The correct statement regarding defects in solids is

  • A
    Frenkel defect is usually favoured by a very small difference in the sizes of cations and anions.
  • B
    Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect.
  • C
    Trapping of proton in the lattice leads to the formation of $F$-centers.
  • D
    Schottky defect has no effect on the physical properties of solids.

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