Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What is formed when a p-type silicon semiconductor wafer is doped with a pentavalent impurity?

A

n-type silicon

B

intrinsic silicon

C

metallic silicon

D

p-type germanium

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Doping a p-type silicon wafer with a pentavalent impurity converts part of it into n-type silicon, creating a p-n junction, as described in the NCERT context.

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