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Schottky defect in crystals is observed ...

Schottky defect in crystals is observed when

A

Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

B

Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

C

An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial cells

D

Density of the crystal is increased

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