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Assertion(A) : Semiconductors are solids...

Assertion(A) : Semiconductors are solids with conductivities in the intermediate range from `(10^(-6)-10^(4)ohm^(-1)*m^(-1))`.
Reason ( R) : Intermediate conductivity in semiconductor is due to partially filled valence band.

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(A) and ( R) both are correct statements and ( R) is correct explanation for (A).

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(A) and ( R) both are correct statements but ( R) is not correct explanation for (A).

C

(A) is correct statement but ( R) is wrong statement.

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(A) is wrong statement but ( R) is correct statement.

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