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ACarbon dioxide
BTungsten carbide
CCopper oxide
DGallium arsenide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Gallium arsenide
Gallium arsenide is widely used in laser diodes, solar cells and microwave circuits, making it second to silicon.
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