Q114 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1) · Physics

When the conductivity of a semiconductor is only due to breaking of covalent bonds, the semiconductor is called

  • A
    extrinsic.
  • Correct answer
    B
    intrinsic.
  • C
    p-type.
  • D
    n-type.

Solution

In a pure semiconductor, the conductivity is solely due to the thermal excitation of electrons from the valence band to the conduction band, which occurs by the breaking of covalent bonds. Such a semiconductor, without any added impurities, is called an intrinsic semiconductor.

Extrinsic semiconductors (p-type and n-type) have their conductivity significantly enhanced by the addition of specific impurities (doping).

Answer: intrinsic.

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

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