NEET Chemistry ยท Hard

The Solid State: Frenkel defect MCQ

Solve this quality-checked NEET multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
Frenkel defectHardQuestion 34015

Question

In Frenkel defect, an ion leaves its lattice site and occupies:

  1. A
    an interstitial site
    Correct
  2. B
    the vapor phase
  3. C
    the crystal surface only
  4. D
    the opposite electrode

Correct answer

an interstitial site

Explanation

This creates a vacancy-interstitial pair.