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If silicon is doped with phosphorus, what type of semiconductor material will be formed?

If silicon is doped with phosphorus, what type of semiconductor material will be formed?
  • A.
    Zener material
  • B.
    P-n junction
  • C.
    n-type
  • D.
    p-type
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

When silicon is doped with a trivalent atom. A p-type semi-conductor will be formed when silicon is doped with a pentavalent atom such as arsenic, a n-type semi-conductor will be formed
Phosphorous is a pentavalent element, so it will produce a o -type semi-conductor

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