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  1. When Arsenic atoms are added to Germanium lattice, it becomes a/an
    1. Insulator
    2. Superconductor
    3. Intrinsic semiconductor
    4. Extrinsic semiconductor
Correct Option: D

When a pentavalent (donor) impurity, like arsenic, is added to germanium, it will form covalent bonds with the germanium atoms, leaving 1 electron relatively free in the crystal structure. Pure germanium may be converted into an N-type semiconductor by “doping” it with any donor impurity having 5 valence electrons in its outer shell. Semiconductors which are doped in this manner - either with N- or P-type impurities - are referred to as EXTRINSIC semiconductors.



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