Concept:
Schottky defect is a point defect in ionic crystals where equal numbers of cations and anions are missing from their lattice sites.
Step 1: In an ionic crystal of type \(AB\), there are equal numbers of cations and anions.
Step 2: If one cation vacancy and one anion vacancy are created, electrical neutrality remains maintained.
Step 3: This paired vacancy defect is known as Schottky defect.
Step 4: Frenkel defect involves displacement of an ion from its normal site to an interstitial site.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
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\]