The lattice site in a pure crystal cannot be occupied by ______.

molecule

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ion

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electron

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atom

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Solution

The correct option is C electron
A pure crystal consists of either atoms, molecules or ions at lattice sites. Electrons can only occupy the lattice sites when there is any vacancy at that site which means it is not a pure crystal.

Hence, Option "C" is the correct answer.

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