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Assertion :A pure semiconductor has negative temperature coefficient of resistance. Reason: In a semiconductor on raising the temperature, more charge carriers are released, conductance increases and resistance decreases.

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Assertion is true, Reason is true; Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is true, Reason is true; Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is true, Reason is false
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Assertion is false, Reason is true
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The correct option is A Assertion is true, Reason is true; Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion
In semiconductors, by increasing temperature, covalent bond breaks and conduction hole and electrons increase.

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