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To get n-type doped semiconductor, the impurity to be added to silicon should have the following number of valence electrons ?

A

`2`

B

`5`

C

`3`

D

`1`

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The correct Answer is:
B
For `n-`type impurity added to silicoln should have more than `4` valence electrons.
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