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Chemistry
The yellow colour in NaCl crystals is due to
Q. The yellow colour in
N
a
Cl
crystals is due to
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A
excitation of electrons in F-centres
B
reflection of light from
C
l
−
ions on the surface
C
refraction of light from
N
a
+
ions
D
all of the above
Solution:
The yellow colour is due to metal excess defect of anionic valency.
N
a
+
ion deposited on the surface of crystal of
N
a
Cl
. The
C
l
−
ion diffused to form
N
a
Cl
. This happens by loss of electron from
N
a
to
N
a
+
at
F
centres.