Which of the following is true regarding the band-gap energy of a semiconductor ?

Which of the following is true regarding the band-gap energy of a semiconductor ?

(A) Minimum energy required to break a covalent bond

(B) On breaking of the bond, electron is generated

(C) On breaking of the bond, electron-hole pair is generated

(D) A & C both are true
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Which of the following is true regarding the band-gap energy of a semiconductor ?

(A) Minimum energy required to break a covalent bond

(B) On breaking of the bond, electron is generated

(C) On breaking of the bond, electron-hole pair is generated

(D) A & C both are true

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