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