Carbon,silicon,and germanium have four valence electrons each. These are characterized by valence and conduction bands separated by energy band gaps equal to $(E_{g})_{C}$,$(E_{g})_{Si}$,and $(E_{g})_{Ge}$ respectively. Which of the following statements is true?

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

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