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Atoms of different types exchanging positions in an ordered alloy produce which defect?
AFrenkel defect
BVacancy defect
CAntisite defect
DInterstitial defect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Antisite defect
An atom sitting on a site normally taken by another species is an antisite defect.
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