Schottky defects are observed in solids with cations and anions of similar sizes. Which of the following compounds, therefore, is NOT likely to have a Schottky defect?
A
NaCl
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B
AgCl
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C
CsCl
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D
KCl
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Solution
The correct option is B AgCl There is a considerable size difference between Ag cation and Cl anion. Hence a Frenkel defect is more likely to occur than a Schottky defect.