The band gap is larger for which of the following

Conductor

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Insulator

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Semiconductor

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Insulator
In conductors, the conduction band is partially filled or overlapped with valance band.
In semiconductors, the band gap is small.
In insulators, the band gap is largest.

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(a) Valence band overlaps with conduction band

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