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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Which of the following is responsible for Metal excess deficiency defect?

Options:

Created by Anion vacancy

Created by extra cation in interstitial site

Created by vacant sites in place of cations

Both option 1 and 2 are correct

Correct Answer:

Both option 1 and 2 are correct

Explanation:

Non stoichiometric defects: In this type of point defect, ratio of number of cations and anions is not maintained as shown by chemical formula.

There are two types of Non stoichiometric defects

(i) Metal excess: It is created by anion vacancy or extra cation in the interstitial site.

(ii) Metal deficiency: It is created by vacant sites in place of cations or extra anion in vacant site.