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Question
Which kind of defects are introduced by doping?
Options
Dislocation defect
Schottky defect
Frenkel defects
Electronic defects
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Solution
Electronic defects
Explanation:
When electron rich or electron deficient impurity is added to a perfect crystal, it introduces electronic defect in them.
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