Question:

The crystal with metal deficiency defect is

Updated On: Jun 6, 2022
  • $NaCl$
  • $FeO$
  • $KCI$
  • $ZnO$
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In FeO, as some Fe atoms may be present as ${Fe^{3+}}$ and for charge neutrality, ${3 \, Fe^{2+} = 2 \, Fe^{3+}}$, hence FeO would have metal deficiency defect.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Concepts Used:

Imperfections in Solids

Any irregularity in the pattern of crystal arrangement in a solid lattice is called imperfection in solids. The occurrence of defects takes place when crystallization (the process of formation of crystals) occurs at a very fast or at an intermediate rate.

Basically, defects fall out in two forms:

  • Point Defect

When the irregularities exist from the ideal arrangement around a point or an atom in solids, the defect is known as a point defect. Types of point defects are:

  • Stoichiometric defects
  • Non-stoichiometric defects
  • Impurity defects
  • Line Defect

When the deviation from the ideal arrangement exists in the entire row of lattice points, the defect is called line defect.