The correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids is

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Frenkel defects decrease the density of crystalline solids

Frenkel defect is found in halides of alkaline metals

Schottky defects have no effect on the density of crystalline solids.

Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect

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Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect. It does not affect the density of a solid. Schottky defect decreases the density as it is a vacancy defect. F– centres are found in halides of alkaline metals.

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