Schottky defect in crystals is observed when

  • A
    Density of crystal is increased
  • B
    Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
  • C
    An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site
  • D
    Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

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