MHT CET202411 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual
n-type of semiconductor is formed when
Options
- ASilicon doped with phosphorous
- BSilicon doped with boron
- CGermanium doped with boron
- DGermanium doped with aluminium
Correct answer
A. Silicon doped with phosphorous
Step-by-step solution
An n-type semiconductor is formed when a semiconductor (like silicon or germanium) is doped with an element that has more valence electrons than the semiconductor. These extra electrons can contribute to electrical conductivity. (1) Silicon doped with phosphorus: Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons, while silicon has 4 valence electrons. When phosphorus is doped into silicon, the extra electron from phosphorus becomes free to move and contribute to electrical conductivity, creating an n-type semiconductor. The extra