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Arrange the following in descending orders of Energy gaps of semiconductor Materials.

A. Si

B. Ge

C. GaAs

D. GaP

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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UGC NET 2023 Electronic Science Question Paper (13-Dec-2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

D, C, A, B

The question asks us to arrange semiconductor materials in descending order of their energy band gaps. The energy band gap is a critical property of semiconductor materials that influences their electrical conductivity and optical properties. In semiconductors, the energy band gap varies significantly between different materials.

Let's list the typical band gap values for each of the materials given in the options:

  • Si (Silicon): The energy band gap is approximately 1.1 eV.
  • Ge (Germanium): The energy band gap is approximately 0.66 eV.
  • GaAs (Gallium Arsenide): The energy band gap is approximately 1.42 eV.
  • GaP (Gallium Phosphide): The energy band gap is approximately 2.26 eV.

Now, we will arrange these materials in descending order of their energy gaps:

  1. GaP (2.26 eV) - Highest energy gap
  2. GaAs (1.42 eV)
  3. Si (1.1 eV)
  4. Ge (0.66 eV) - Lowest energy gap

The correct order is GaP, GaAs, Si, Ge, which corresponds to the option D, C, A, B. This explains why the correct answer is:

OrderMaterialEnergy Band Gap (eV)
1GaP2.26
2GaAs1.42
3Si1.1
4Ge0.66

Thus, the correct option is D, C, A, B, which arranges the materials correctly based on their energy band gaps from highest to lowest.

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