MHT CET202617 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual
Which of the following dopants is used in germanium to form n-type semiconductor ?
Options
- AB
- BIn
- CGa
- DP
Correct answer
D. P
Step-by-step solution
Germanium (Ge) is a Group 14 element. To form an n-type semiconductor, it must be doped with a pentavalent impurity, which is an element from Group 15 of the periodic table. Among the given options, Boron (B), Indium (In), and Gallium (Ga) are Group 13 elements (trivalent impurities) and will form p-type semiconductors when doped with Germanium. Phosphorus (P) is a Group 15 element (pentavalent impurity). When Germanium is doped with Phosphorus, it provides an extra electron, resulting in an n-type semiconductor. A