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प्रश्न
Name the extrinsic semiconductors formed when pure germanium is doped with a Pentavalent impurity. Draw the energy band diagram of extrinsic semiconductors so formed.
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उत्तर
When a pure Germanium is doped with a pentavalent impurity, n-type extrinsic semiconductor is formed.

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