Q40 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2021 · Chemistry

Addition of arsenic to germanium makes the latter:

A
metallic conductor
B
intrinsic semiconductor
C
mixed conductor
Correct answer
D
extrinsic semiconductor

Solution

Since, As is added from outside, it is an extrinsic semiconductor.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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