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The forbidden energy gap in \(\mathrm{Ge}\) is \(0.72 \mathrm{eV}\), Given, hc \(=12400 \mathrm{eV}-Å\). The maximum wavelength of radiation that will generate electron hole pair is

  1. A \(172220 Å\)
  2. B \(172.2 Å\)
  3. C \(17222 Å\)
  4. D \(1722 Å\)
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(C) \(17222 Å\)

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Energy gap, \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{g}}=\frac{\mathrm{hc}}{\lambda}\)
\[
\lambda=\frac{\mathrm{hc}}{\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{g}}}=\frac{12400}{0.72}=17222 Å
\]