Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Doping a semiconductor with a pentavalent element increases its conductivity. | Reason (R): Pentavalent dopants introduce additional holes into the semiconductor that enhance charge carrier movement.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Doping a semiconductor with a pentavalent element increases its conductivity by introducing extra electrons, not holes, as charge carriers.
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