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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

If a small amount of antimony is added to germanium crystal

Options:

it becomes a p-type semiconductor

the antimony becomes an acceptor atom

there will be more free electrons than holes in the semiconductor

its resistance is increased

Correct Answer:

there will be more free electrons than holes in the semiconductor

Explanation:

When small amount of antimony (pentavalent) is added to germanium crystal then crystal becomes n-type semiconductor. Therefore, there will be more free electrons than holes in the semiconductor.