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 answerAGa
- BSb
- CAs
- DP
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'.