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What are F-centres in an ionic crystal?

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In ionic compounds having non stoichiometric defects, when an anion is missing from the crystal lattice and electron is trapped at the position of missing anion, it is known as F-centre (Farfenzenter centre). F-centre imparts colour to the crystal.

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