Which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    $A$ solid is an insulator or semiconductor,if its conduction band is partially filled
  • B
    $A$ solid is necessarily an insulator,if its conduction band is empty
  • C
    $A$ solid is necessarily a semiconductor,if its conduction band is empty
  • D
    $A$ solid is a conductor,if its conduction band is partially filled

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