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Due to Frenkel defect, the density of th...

Due to Frenkel defect, the density of the ionic solids

A

The density of the crystal increases

B

The density of the crystal decreases

C

The density of the crystal remains unchanged

D

There is no relationship between density of a crystal and defect present in it.

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C
In Frenkel defect, ions get displaced from their original position and move to interstitial sites. Hence, there is no change in the density of the crystal
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