Which of the following compounds is likely to show both Frenkel and Schottky defects in its crystalline form ?
A
AgBr
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B
KBr
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C
CsCl
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D
ZnS
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Solution
The correct option is AAgBr Solids like ZnS,AgCl,AgBr&AgI shows Frenkel defects.
Solids like NaCl,KCl,KBr,AgBr and CsCl shows Schottky defect.
Hence, AgBr shows both, Frenkel as well as Schottky defects.