Frenkel defect is caused due to
[MP PET 1994]

An ion missing from the normal lattice site creating a vacancy

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An extra positive ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice

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An extra negative ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice

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The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site

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Solution

The correct option is D The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site
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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