Q19 / 68 · NEST (NISER) 2022 (Session 1) · Chemistry

The correct statement about the Frenkel defect (FD) is

  • A
    FD decreases the density of the substance.
  • Correct answer
    B
    FD occurs due to the dislocation of some of the smaller ions from their original positions to the interstitial sites.
  • C
    FD is a vacancy defect that results due to missing of an equal number of cations and anions, from a crystal lattice.
  • D
    FD is found in all ionic solids.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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