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Diamond, a crystalline form of carbon, has an energy gap of about:
A0 eV
B1.1 eV
C5.4 eV
D0.7 eV
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5.4 eV
Diamond's gap of 5.4 eV is far above 3 eV, which is why it behaves as an insulator.
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