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In insulators________. (C.B is conduction band and V.B is valence band)

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V.B. is partially filled with electrons

B

C.B. is partially filled with electrons

C

C.B. is empty and V.B. is filled with electrons

D

C.B. is filled with electrons and V.B. is empty

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Correct option is C)

As shown in the image, insulators have a very large forbidden gap. Their conduction band is empty, thus they cannot conduct electricity under normal room temperature and pressure conditions. The valence band is full.

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