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Which type of ‘defect’ has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?

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a
Vacancy defect
b
Frenkel defect
c
Metal deficiency defect
d
Schottky defect

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Correct option is B

The Frenkel defect is formed when an atom or smaller ion (usually cation) leaves its place in the lattice, creating a vacancy, and becomes an interstitial by lodging in a nearby location.


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KBr is doped with 105 mole percent of SrBr2. The number of cationic vacancies in 1 g of KBr crystal is___×1014

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