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Question
The yellow colour in NaCl crystal is due to ____________.
Options
excitation of electrons in F centers
reflection of light from Cl− ion on the surface
refraction of light from Na+ ion
all of the above
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Solution
The yellow colour in NaCl crystal is due to excitation of electrons in F centers.
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