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Which of the following is a p-type semiconductor ?

A

Ge doped with In

B

Si doped with Bi

C

Si doped with Sb

D

Ge doped with As.

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To determine which of the given options is a p-type semiconductor, we need to understand the concept of p-type semiconductors and the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding P-Type Semiconductors**: - P-type semiconductors are formed when a tetravalent element (from Group 14 of the periodic table) is doped with a trivalent element (from Group 13). - The tetravalent elements include carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), and lead (Pb). - The trivalent elements include boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), and thallium (Tl). 2. **Identifying the Elements**: - We need to look at the options provided in the question and identify which ones are tetravalent and which are trivalent. - For example, if the options are: - A) Germanium (Ge) and Indium (In) - B) Silicon (Si) and Bismuth (Bi) - C) Tin (Sn) and Antimony (Sb) - D) Germanium (Ge) and Arsenic (As) 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option A**: Germanium (Ge) is a Group 14 element and Indium (In) is a Group 13 element. This combination can form a p-type semiconductor. - **Option B**: Silicon (Si) is a Group 14 element and Bismuth (Bi) is a Group 15 element. This combination will not form a p-type semiconductor; it would be n-type. - **Option C**: Tin (Sn) is a Group 14 element and Antimony (Sb) is a Group 15 element. This combination will also not form a p-type semiconductor; it would be n-type. - **Option D**: Germanium (Ge) is a Group 14 element and Arsenic (As) is a Group 15 element. This combination will also not form a p-type semiconductor; it would be n-type. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only option that forms a p-type semiconductor is **Option A: Germanium (Ge) and Indium (In)**. ### Final Answer: The p-type semiconductor among the options provided is **Germanium (Ge) doped with Indium (In)**. ---

To determine which of the given options is a p-type semiconductor, we need to understand the concept of p-type semiconductors and the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding P-Type Semiconductors**: - P-type semiconductors are formed when a tetravalent element (from Group 14 of the periodic table) is doped with a trivalent element (from Group 13). - The tetravalent elements include carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), and lead (Pb). - The trivalent elements include boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), and thallium (Tl). ...
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