Energy gap of semiconductor is approx

1 e V

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0 e V

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6 - 7 e V

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The correct option is A $1 e V$
The energy gap of a semiconductor lies in between insulators and conductors. In case of conductors, band gap Eg $\sim 0$ eV. Whereas in case of insulators, Eg $\sim 3 - 4$ eV. So, Band gap in case of a semiconductor is of order $\sim 1$ eV.

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