Q47 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (25 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following dopant is used in silicon to produce p-type semiconductor?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Ga
  • B
    Sb
  • C
    As
  • D
    P

Solution

A p-type semiconductor is created by doping silicon with a trivalent impurity from Group 13.

These elements possess three valence electrons, one fewer than silicon. When incorporated into the crystal lattice, they create a hole that acts as a positive charge carrier.

Gallium (Ga) is a Group 13 element and serves as a trivalent dopant.

Antimony (Sb), arsenic (As), and phosphorus (P) belong to Group 15. These are pentavalent impurities that produce n-type semiconductors by donating an extra electron.

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

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