The major difference between a pure semiconductor and a pure metal is that

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A Metals are harder than semiconductor
B While resistance of metals decrease with temperature , the reverse is the case for semiconductor
C The resistance of metals increases with temperature, while for semiconductors, it is the reverse
D Metals have forbidden gaps while semiconductors have not

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Experiment shows that increase in temperature increases the resistance of a pure metal but decreases the resistance of pure semiconductor

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