NEETPhysicsSemiconductors
Which of the following elements - C, Si, and Ge - have the same lattice structure, yet behave differently with regards to electrical conductivity?
Options
- AC has a higher ionization energy compared to Si and Ge.
- BSi and Ge have more free electrons for conduction compared to C.
- CThe 4 bonding electrons of C, Si, and Ge lie in different orbits.
- DGe has the least energy requirement for electron removal compared to Si and C.
Correct answer
A. C has a higher ionization energy compared to Si and Ge.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) C has a higher ionization energy compared to Si and Ge.