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Question
Frenkel defect is also known as:
(i) stoichiometric defect
(ii) dislocation defect
(iii) impurity defect
(iv) non-stoichiometric defect
Solution
(i) stoichiometric defect
(ii) dislocation defect
Explanation:
In Frenkel defect, dislocation of cations takes place and there is no change in stoichiometry of the crystal.
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