COMEDK2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Silicon doped with arsenic is
Options
- Ap -type semiconductor
- Bn -type semiconductor
- Cintrinsic semiconductor
- Dinsulator
Correct answer
B. n -type semiconductor
Step-by-step solution
When, Si (having 4 valence electrons) is doped with As (having 5 valence electrons), 4 electrons form covalent bonds, while the fifth electron remains free and increase conductivity. Hence, Si doped with As is n -type semiconductor.