Correct option is B
Ans.
(b)
Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material due to its abundance, cost-effectiveness, and superior properties. It is used in devices like diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.
Information Booster
1. Silicon’s properties: High thermal stability, durability, and efficiency.
2. Germanium was used earlier but has been largely replaced by silicon.
Additional Knowledge
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Germanium (Option a): Used in early transistors but less stable.
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Carbon (Option c): Primarily used in non-conductive applications.
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Sulphur (Option d): Not used in semiconductor applications.