Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12

What type of semiconductor is formed by doping tetravalent silicon with trivalent acceptor atoms?

A

p-type semiconductor

B

n-type semiconductor

C

intrinsic semiconductor

D

metallic conductor

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Doping tetravalent silicon (Si) with trivalent acceptor atoms (like In, Al, or B) creates holes, resulting in a p-type semiconductor as described in the provided context.

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