The forbidden energy band gap in semiconductors, conductors and insulators are 
and 
respectively. The relation among them is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In insulators, the forbidden energy gap is very large, in case of semiconductor it is moderate and in conductors the energy gap is zero. Hence, 
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