Q55 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry
If $\mathrm{Si}$ is doped with $\mathrm{B}$,
- A$n$-type semiconductor is formed
- Correct answerB$p$-type semiconductor is formed
- Cinsulator is formed
- Dpolymer 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'.