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Zinc oxide is white in colour at room temperature. It appears yellow on heating because of :

Updated On: Feb 23, 2026

Frenkel defect
Schottky defect
Metal excess defect
Metal deficiency defect

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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C) :Metal excess defect.

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