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Question: To get n – type of semiconductor, germanium should be doped with...

To get n – type of semiconductor, germanium should be doped with

A

Gallium

B

Arsenic

C

Aluminium

D

Boron.

Answer

Arsenic

Explanation

Solution

Germanium belongs to group 14 of periodic table and have 4 valence electrons when doped with a group 15 elements like As or P form n-type semiconductors due to presence of an extra valence electrons.