KCET2026PhysicsSemiconductors
An n-type and p-type semiconductor can be obtained by respectively doping pure silicon with
Options
- AArsenic and Phosphorous respectively
- BIndium and Aluminium respectively
- CPhosphorous and Indium respectively
- DAluminium and Boron respectively
Correct answer
C. Phosphorous and Indium respectively
Step-by-step solution
Pure silicon is a Group 14 element. An n-type semiconductor is obtained by doping pure silicon with a pentavalent impurity (Group 15 element) such as Phosphorous, Arsenic, Antimony, or Bismuth. A p-type semiconductor is obtained by doping pure silicon with a trivalent impurity (Group 13 element) such as Boron, Aluminium, Gallium, or Indium. Thus, doping with Phosphorous gives an n-type semiconductor and doping with Indium gives a p-type semiconductor. Answer: Phosphorous and Indium respectively