Which defect causes decrease in the density of a crystal?

Frenkel

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Schottky

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Interstitial

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F-centre

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Solution

The correct option is B Schottky
Schottky defect causes decrease in the density of a crystal. In this defect, equal number of cations and anions are missing from their position in the crystal lattice.
Frenkel defect does not alter the density of a crystal. In this defect, cation or anion occupies an interstitial position.

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