JEE Main 2020ChemistrySolid StateEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2020Solid State Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)

Question

Which of the following compounds is likely to show both Frenkel and Schottky defects in its crystalline form?

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Correct answer
AAgBr

Step-by-step explanation

AgBr can exhibit both Schottky and Frenkel defect.

Schottky defect in AgBr is exhibited due to the precipitation of both cations and anions. In AgBrAg+ ion is small in size and when removed from the lattice point, they can occupy the interstitial sites and, hence, shows both Frenkel and Schottky defects.

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