Q43 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (20 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following dopants is used in germanium to form n-type semiconductor?

  • Correct answer
    A
    As
  • B
    B
  • C
    In
  • D
    Ga

Solution

To form an n-type semiconductor from germanium, a pentavalent impurity with five valence electrons is required. Such impurities donate an extra electron that becomes a conduction electron, making electrons the majority charge carriers.

Among the options: As (Arsenic) is Group 15 with five valence electrons and creates n-type semiconductor; B (Boron), In (Indium), and Ga (Gallium) are all Group 13 elements with three valence electrons, creating hole-dominated p-type semiconductors.

The correct dopant for n-type germanium is therefore $\boxed{A}$.

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

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