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The electrical conductivity of semicondu...

The electrical conductivity of semiconductor is

A

`10^(8)ohm^(-1)cm^(1)`

B

`10^(-22)ohm^(-1)cm^(1)`

C

In the range of `10^(-9)` to `10^(2) ohm^(-1)cm^(-1)`

D

None of the above

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C
Electrical conductivity of semiconductors lies in the range `10^(-9) -10^(2) ohm^(-1) cm^(-1)`.
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