Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following combinations about the energy band gap and charge carriers in semiconductors is correct?

A

(E_g) Si < (E_g) Ge < (E_g) C and holes diffuse from the p-region to the n-region because of higher concentration in the p-region.

B

(E_g) C > (E_g) Si > (E_g) Ge and free electrons in the n-region attract holes from the p-region.

C

(E_g) Ge < (E_g) Si < (E_g) C and forward bias raises the potential barrier in a p-n junction.

D

(E_g) C = (E_g) Si = (E_g) Ge and majority carrier current is reduced to zero under forward bias.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The energy band gap relationships are correctly stated in option A, and it is accurate that holes diffuse from the p-region to the n-region due to higher concentration in the p-region, as supported by the NCERT context.

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