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Electric conduction in a semiconductor takes place due to

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electrons only

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holes only

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both electrons and holes

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neither electrons nor holes

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Solution

The correct option is C both electrons and holes
Electric conduction, in a semi conductors occurs due to both electrons & holes.

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