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An impurity atom occupying a regular lattice site produces which defect?
AVacancy defect
BFrenkel defect
CInterstitial defect
DSubstitutional defect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Substitutional defect
The foreign atom sits on a normal site, replacing the host atom, which is substitution.
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