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Schottky defect to crystals is observed ...

Schottky defect to 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 site.

D

Density of the crystal is increased.

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B
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