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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

A p-type semiconductor can be obtained by adding

  1. A arsenic to pure silicon
  2. B aluminum to pure silicon
  3. C phosphorous to pure germanium
  4. D antimony to pure carbon
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(B) aluminum to pure silicon

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A p-type semiconductor is created by adding trivalent impurities (like aluminum, boron, or indium) to a tetravalent semiconductor like silicon. These impurities have only three valence electrons, creating "holes" that act as positive charge carriers. B) aluminum to pure silicon