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If we mix a pentavalent impurity in the crystal lattice of germinium the type of semiconductor formed will be:

A

p-type

B

n-type

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

None the two

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On adding a pentavalent impurity with germanium, we get n-type of semiconductors because excess of electrons is responsible for conduction.
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