NEET2017Chemistry-Solid State

NEET 2017 Chemistry Crystal Defects MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which is the INCORRECT statement?

A

Density decreases in case of crystals with Schottky's defect.

B

NaCl(s) is insulator, silicon is semiconductor, silver is conductor, quartz is piezoelectric crystal.

C

Frenkel defect is favoured in those ionic compounds in which sizes of cation and anions are almost equal.

D

FeO₀.₉₆ has nonstoichiometric metal deficiency defect.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Frenkel defect occurs in ionic compounds where there is a significant size difference between cations and anions, not when they are almost equal.

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