The energy gaps $(E_g)$ between the valence band and conduction band for diamond, silicon, and germanium are in the order:

  • A
    $E_g$ (diamond) > $E_g$ (silicon) > $E_g$ (germanium)
  • B
    $E_g$ (diamond) < $E_g$ (silicon) < $E_g$ (germanium)
  • C
    $E_g$ (diamond) = $E_g$ (silicon) = $E_g$ (germanium)
  • D
    $E_g$ (diamond) > $E_g$ (germanium) > $E_g$ (silicon)

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