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Classify each of the following as being either a \(p\)-type or n-type semiconductor:
(i) Ge doped with In (ii) B doped with Si.
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(i) In belongs to group 13, hence an electron deficient hole is created and therefore, it is a p-type semiconductor.
(ii) \(\mathrm{B}\) belongs to group 13 and has 3 electrons in valence shell. When doped with \(\mathrm{S} i\), having 4 electrons in valence shell an electron deficient hole is created and therefore, in this case also a p-type semiconductor is formed

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