Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are responsible for Frenkel defect?

  1. The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site

  2. An ion missing from the normal lattice site creating a vacancy

  3. An extra positive ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice

  4. An extra negative ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice

  5. Both (3) and (4)
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Explanation

Frenkel defect is caused due to the shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site.

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