Which is not correct about the Schottky defects?

  • A
    Both cations and anions are missing from their lattice sites without affecting the stoichiometry of the compound.
  • B
    Because of presence of holes the lattice energy decreases.
  • C
    The presence of holes causes the density of the crystal to decrease.
  • D
    The defect increases the electrical conductivity of the solid due to migration of the ions into the holes.

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