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When phosphorus and antimony are mixed in germanium, then

A

An `P`-type semiconductor is formed

B

An `N`-type semiconductor is formed

C

Both `(a)` and `(b)`

D

None of these

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Antimony and phosphorus both are pentavalent.
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