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Why common salt `(NaCl)` sometimes appear yellow?

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The change in colour occurs due to the creation of anion vacancies. The `Cl^(-)` ions leave the lattice and their place is taken up by the electrons. These electrons are known as F-centres and are responsible for the colour.
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