In a p-type semiconductor, the acceptor valence band is

close to the valence band of the host crystal

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close to conduction band of the host crystal

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below the conduction band of the host crystal

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above the conduction band of the host crystal

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The correct option is B close to the valence band of the host crystal
The acceptor valence band is close to the valence band of host crystal

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In a semiconductor , the energy gap between valence band and conduction band is about

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

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