Carbon, silicon, and germanium atoms have four valence electrons each. Their valence and conduction bands are separated by energy band gaps represented by $(E_g)_C$, $(E_g)_{Si}$, and $(E_g)_{Ge}$ respectively. Which one of the following relationships is true in their case?

  • A
    $(E_g)_C > (E_g)_{Si}$
  • B
    $(E_g)_C = (E_g)_{Si}$
  • C
    $(E_g)_C < (E_g)_{Ge}$
  • D
    $(E_g)_C < (E_g)_{Si}$

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