When an ion leaves its correct lattice site and occupies interstitial sites in its crystal lattice,it is called

Crystal defect

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Frenkel defect

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Schottky defect

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The correct option is B
Frenkel defect

Frenkel defect is generally observed in crystals having lower limiting radius ration

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The defect when an ion leaves its lattice point and occupies an interstitial position in the crystal lattice is called ------------------

Schottky defect is observed in crystals when .....................

(a) some cations move from their lattice site to interstitial sites

(b) equal number of cation and anions are missing from the lattice

(d) some impurity is present in the lattice

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