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What is true of semiconductors

A have a larger band hap than insulators

B Doping a semiconductor makes it less conductive

C Electrons conduct well if they are in a filled valence band

D Conduction band is higher in energy than the valence band

E Holes refer to empty atomic sites in a solid crystal

Semiconductors do not conduct current as well as conductors.

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Yes, Semiconductors conduct the electricity. In fact there is a wide field of "ELECTRONICS", completely based on Semiconductor devices. These device can conduct in one direction as DIODE and can also conduct in Both the directions as TRIAC.

Actually, All cell phones, computers and almost all gadgets are Semiconductor devices and they conduct Electricity.

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