Question
Chemistry Question on The solid state
Which of the following compounds is likely to show both Frenkel and Schottky defects in its crystalline form?
A
AgBr
B
CsCl
C
KBr
D
ZnS
Answer
AgBr
Explanation
Solution
Since AgBr has intermediate radius ratio.
So, AgBr shows both schottky & Frenkel defects
Whereas,
ZnS Shows Frenkel defects
KBr and CsCl show Schottky defects.