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 and  both have same lattice structure, having 4 bonding electrons in each. However,  is insulator where as  is intrinsic semiconductor. This is because

a)

In case of  the valance band is not completely filled at absolute zero temperature

b)

In case of  the conduction band is partly filled even at absolute zero temperature

c)

The four bonding electrons in the case of  lie in the second orbit, whereas in the case of  they lie in the third

d)

The four bonding electrons in the case of  lie in the third orbit, whereas for Si they lie in the fourth orbit



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 and  both have same lattice structure, having 4 bonding electrons in each. However,  is insulator where as  is intrinsic semiconductor. This is because

a)

In case of  the valance band is not completely filled at absolute zero temperature

b)

In case of  the conduction band is partly filled even at absolute zero temperature

c)

The four bonding electrons in the case of  lie in the second orbit, whereas in the case of  they lie in the third

d)

The four bonding electrons in the case of  lie in the third orbit, whereas for Si they lie in the fourth orbit

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

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