The intrinsic semiconductor becomes an insulator at:

  1. 0°C
  2. -100°C
  3. 300 K
  4. 0 K

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Option 4 : 0 K
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CONCEPT:

Semiconductor: 

  • Semiconductors are the materials that have a conductivity between conductors and insulators.
    • Semiconductors are made of compounds such as gallium arsenide or pure elements, such as germanium or silicon.
  • Holes and electrons are the types of charge carriers accountable for the flow of current in semiconductors. 
    • Holes (valence electrons) are the positively charged electric charge carrier whereas electrons are the negatively charged particles.

EXPLANATION:

  • The resistance of semiconductor materials decreases with the increase in temperature and vice-versa.
  • At absolute zero Kelvin temperature, the covalent bonds are very strong, and there are no free electrons, and the semiconductor behaves as a perfect insulator.
  • Hence, option 4 is correct.
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