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Explain why elemental semiconductor cannot be used to make visible LEDs.

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Band gap in elemental semiconductors is not sufficient for emission of visible light. Hence, they can not be employed for preparing LED which can emit visible light.
(Note : Using elemental semiconductors, we can prepare LED which can emit infrared light).
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