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Assertion (A) : The electrical conductiv...

Assertion (A) : The electrical conductivity of a semiconductor increases with increase in temperature.
Reason (R ) : With increase in temperature, large number of electrons from the valence band can jump to the conduction band.

A

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, and `(R)` is the correct explanation of `(A)`

B

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, but `(R)` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`

C

If `(A)` is correct, but `(R)` is incorrect.

D

If both `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R)` is correct.

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