Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices and Simple Circuits - Result Question 14
14. C and Si both have same lattice structure, having 4 bonding electrons in each. However, is insulator whereas is intrinsic semiconductor. This is because :
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(a) In case of
(b) In case of C the conduction band is partly filled even at absolute zero temperature.
(c) The four bonding electrons in the case of
(d) The four bonding electrons in the case of
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14. (c)
Solution:
- (c) Electronic configuration of
The electronic configuration of
As they are away from Nucleus, so effect of nucleus is low for