Question

A clatharate is defined as a:

• A. Cage compound
• B. Liquid crystal
• C. Mixture
• D. Solid solution

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cage compound

Clathrate compounds also known as caged compounds are non stoichiometric compounds. These compounds are formed when atoms of an element especially noble gases get trapped in the cavities formed between the molecules of a compound e.g. Argon, krypton, xenon atoms form caged or clathrates with beta quinol.