Q55 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

If $\mathrm{Si}$ is doped with $\mathrm{B}$,

  • A
    $n$-type semiconductor is formed
  • Correct answer
    B
    $p$-type semiconductor is formed
  • C
    insulator is formed
  • D
    polymer is formed.

Solution

(b) : Silicon belongs to group 14 , it is doped with a group 13 element like B which contains only three valence electrons. The place where the fourth valence $e^{-}$is missing is called electron hole. Under the electric field, $e^{-}$holes moves toward the negatively charged plate, which implies that $e^{-}$holes are positively charged, thus it is a $p$-type semiconductor.

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

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