In a/an _________, the valence band and conduction band overlap each other.

insulator

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semiconductor

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conductor

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super conductor

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Solution

The correct option is C conductor
Valence and conduction band overlap with each other. Means electrons can easily jump from valence to conduction band. Hence, the conductivity of a conductor is highest among all other materials.

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Which of the following statements are true about metals ?

(a) Valence band overlaps with conduction band

(b) The gap between valence band and conduction band is negligible

(d) Valence band may remain partially filled

5.0 e V

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