The lattice site in a pure crystal cannot be occupied by _________.
(i) molecule (ii) ion (iii) electron (iv) atom
Give reasons for your answer.

The correct option is (iii) electron.
A pure crystal consists of either atoms, molecules or ions at lattice sites. Electrons can only occupy the lattice sites when there was a vacancy at that site which means it is not a pure crystal.

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