In AgBr crystal, the ion size lies in the order $A g^{+} << B r^{-}$ . On the basis of the given information only, the AgBr crystal should have the following characteristics

Defectless (perfect) crystal

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Schottky defect only

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Frenkel defect only

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Both Schottky and Frenkel defects

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Solution

The correct option is C Frenkel defect only
AgBr exhibits Frenkel defect due to large difference in the size of $A g^{+} a n d B r^{-}$ ions.

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