Question

Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about semiconductors?(a) The electrons and holes have different mobilities in a semiconductor(b) In an n-type semiconductor, the Fermi level lies closer to the conduction band edge(c) Silicon is a direct band gap semiconductor(d) Silicon is has diamond structure

Answer 1

Heya Friend,

Among the above given statements:-

Silicon is a direct band gap semiconductor statement is not correct.

Explanation]. Silicon is an indirect band gap semiconductor.

Hence correct option is (c) Silicon is a direct band gap semiconductor.

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