ZnS, AgCl, AgBr and AgI show which of the following defect – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

ZnS, AgCl, AgBr and AgI show which of the following defect

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Frenkel Defect
B
Schottky Defect
C
Impurity Defect
D
Metal Excess Defect
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Frenkel Defect
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In a crystal lattice, Frenkel defect occurs when a cation leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial space, often in ionic solids like metal halides. This creates a vacancy in the cation's original position and a displaced cation, maintaining overall charge neutrality within the lattice.

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