Ionic solids, with Schottky defects, contain in their structure:

Cation vacancies only

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Cation vacancies and interstitial cations

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Equal number of cation and anion vacancies

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Anion vacancies and interstitial anions

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The correct option is C Equal number of cation and anion vacancies
When an atom is missing from its normal lattice site, a lattice vacancy is created. Such a defect, which involves equal number of cation and anion vacancies in the crystal lattice is called a Schottky defect

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