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With which one of the following elements silicon should be doped so as to give p-type of semiconductor?
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Options:
  • A Germanium
  • B Arsenic
  • C Selenium
  • D Boron
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Boron
The n-type semiconductors are obtained when Si or Ge are doped with elements of group 15 , eg, arsenic (As), while p-type semiconductors are obtained when Si or Ge are doped with traces of elements of group 13 , ie, indium (In), boron (B) .
Note : The conductivity of semiconductors increases with rise in temperature.

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