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If $\mathrm{Si}$ is doped with $\mathrm{B}$,
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)AIIMSAIIMS 2012
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  • A $n$-type semiconductor is formed
  • B $p$-type semiconductor is formed
  • C insulator is formed
  • D polymer is formed.
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The correct answer is: $p$-type semiconductor is formed
(b) : Silicon belongs to group 14 , it is doped with a group 13 element like B which contains only three valence electrons. The place where the fourth valence $e^{-}$is missing is called electron hole. Under the electric field, $e^{-}$holes moves toward the negatively charged plate, which implies that $e^{-}$holes are positively charged, thus it is a $p$-type semiconductor.

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