JIPMER2007PhysicsSemiconductors
Carbon, silicon and germanium atoms have four valence electrons each. Their valence and conduction bands are separated by energy band gaps represented by (E_g )_ C , (E_g )_ Si and (E_g )_ Ge respectively. Which one of the following relationships is true in their case?
Options
- A(E_g )_ C (E_g )_ Si
- B(E_g^ )_ C = (E_g^ )_ Si
- C(E_g^ )_ C (E_g^ )_ Ge
- D(E_g )_ C (E_g )_ Si
Correct answer
A. (E_g )_ C (E_g )_ Si
Step-by-step solution
Carbon, silicon and germanium are semiconductors. aligned & (E_g )_ C =5.2 eV & (E_g )_ Si =1.21 eV & (E_g )_ Ge =0.75 eV aligned Thus, (E_g )_ C (E_g )_ Si and (E_g )_ C (E_g )_ Ge NOTE : Elements carbon, silicon and germanium are found in IVA group of periodic table.