Schottky defect in a crystal is observed...

Schottky defect in a crystal is observed when,

A

An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site.

B

Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

C

No ion is missing from its lattice site.

D

Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

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The correct Answer is:

D

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