Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

A p-type semiconductor can be obtained by adding

Options:

arsenic to pure silicon

aluminum to pure silicon

phosphorous to pure germanium

antimony to pure carbon

Correct Answer:

aluminum to pure silicon

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → aluminum to pure silicon

A p-type semiconductor is created by adding a trivalent purity (such as aluminium) to a pure semiconductors like silicon. The trivalent impurity has one less valence electron than silicon, creating holes in the material.