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Question: Schottky defect is observed in crystals when ……… ....

Schottky defect is observed in crystals when ……… .

A

Some cations move from their lattice site to interstitial sites

B

Equal number of cations and anion are missing from the lattice

C

Some lattice sites are occupied by electrons

D

Some impurity is present in the lattice.

Answer

Equal number of cations and anion are missing from the lattice

Explanation

Solution

In Schottky defect, equal number of cations and anions are missing from the crystal.