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When the conductivity of a semiconductor is only due to breaking of covalent bonds, the semi conductor is called.

A

intrinsic

B

extrinsic

C

p-type

D

n-type

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When conductivity of semiconductor is only due to breaking of covalent bond, then semiconductor is intrinsic or pure semi conductor.
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  • When the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor is due to breaking of its covalent bonds, the semiconductor is said to be a ______ semiconductor.

    A
    donor
    B
    acceptor
    C
    extrinsic
    D
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    A
    Donor
    B
    Acceptor
    C
    Intrinsic
    D
    Extrinsic

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    A
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    B
    electrons only
    C
    both electrons and holes
    D
    neither electrons nor holes

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