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ChemistrySolid StateDefects in SolidsMedium2 minPYQ_2019
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Which among the following statements is true about Schottky defect?

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Answer:
A
Solution:

In Schottky defect, cation and anion are lacking in stoichiometric proportion. It is basically a vacancy defect in ionic solids. In order to maintain electrical neutrality, the number of missing cations and anions are equal. This defect can easily be illustrated by the following figure.

Stream:MHT_CETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Solid StateSubtopic:Defects in Solids
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