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Cations are present in the interstiti...

Cations are present in the interstitial sites in …………… .

A

Frenkel defect

B

Schottky defect

C

Vacancy defect

D

Metal deficiency defect

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A
In Frenkel defect, the smaller ions, which is generally the cation, leave its place and occupy the interstitial site. That's why this defect is also alled interstitial defect.
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