Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties 2 Question 32

32. Statement I Band gap in germanium is small.

Statement II The energy spread of each germanium atomic energy level is infinitesimally small. $\quad(2007,3 \mathrm{M})$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 32. (inert pair effect)

Solution:

  1. Both statements I and II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.