Question

Germanium is an example of a/an :

• A. intrinsic semiconductor
• B. n-type semiconductor
• C. p-type semiconductor
• D. insulator

Answer 1

The correct option is A intrinsic semiconductor

An intrinsic semiconductor, also called as undoped semiconductor or i-type semiconductor, is a pure semiconductor without any significant dopant species present. Germanium is an example of an intrinsic semiconductor.