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Question:

What type of semiconductor is obtained when Ge is doped with In?

Solution:

(i) Germanium (Ge) is tetravalent while Indium (In) is trivalent, thus when Ge is doped with In, the semiconductor obtained is p-type semiconductor. (ii) Selenium (Se) is tetravalent while Phosphorous (P) is pentavalent, thus when Se is doped with P, the semiconductor obtained is n-type semiconductor.