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When semi-conductors doped in _ then they are p-type

Correct answer: B. Trivalent

  • A. Pentavalent
  • B. Trivalent
  • C. Both a and b
  • D. None of these

Explanation

When a trivalent impurity (like Boron, Aluminium, Gallium, Indium) is added to an intrinsic semiconductor (like Silicon or Germanium), it creates a p-type semiconductor. The trivalent impurity has only three valence electrons, leaving a hole in the crystal lattice. These holes act as positive charge carriers, hence the name "p-type"

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