Q. At , intrinsic semiconductors behaves as

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Solution:

Semiconductors has four valence electrons. At all atoms of forms covalent bonds with the four valence electrons around it, due to this sharing of electrons the atom achieves a stable configuration. Thus, no electrons is free for conduction. Hence conduction of electricity is not possible through semiconductors and it behaves as a perfect insulator.

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