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Which of the following compounds exhibits Schottky defect?

A
CaF2
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ZnS
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C
AgI
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D
CsCl
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Solution

The correct option is D CsCl
When an equal number of cations and anions are missing from their respective lattice sites, the type of defect is called Schottky defect. This generally occurs in highly ionic compounds.

Among the given compounds CsCl can exhibit this defect.

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