Fermi energy level for intrinsic semiconductor lies :

At middle of band gap

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Close to valence band

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Close to conduction band

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Solution

The correct option is A At middle of band gap
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The Probability of occupation of energy levels
in conduction band and valence band are equal. Therefore
the fermi level of the intrinsic semiconductor lies in the
middle of forbidden band.

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List-1	List-2
A. Intrinsic semiconductor	E. Donor level
B. N-type semiconductor	F. Acceptor level
C. p-type semiconductor	G. Immobile ions
D. Depletion layer	H. Fermi energy levels is at the centre of forbidden energy gap I. Fermi energy level is near the conduction band