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Chemistry Solid State Defects in Crystal Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Frenkel defect is caused due to

A
An ion missing from the normal lattice site creating a vacancy
B
An extra positive ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice
C
An extra negative ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice
D
The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site

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The correct answer is:
D

Frenkel’s defect is due to shift of an ion from the normal lattice site (Creating a vacancy) and occupy interstitial spaces.

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