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The energy band gap is maximum in

A

metals

B

superoonductors

C

insulators

D

semiconductors

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C
The energy band gap is maximum in insulators
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  • The forbidden energy gap is maximum in

    A
    metals
    B
    super conductors
    C
    insulators
    D
    semiconductor

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    A
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    super conductors.
    C
    semiconductors.
    D
    insulators.

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    A
    0 eV
    B
    1 eV
    C
    5 eV
    D
    none of these

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