UPPSC 2015 GS-I General science
Question

Which of the following is a semi-conductor?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Germanium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Germanium”.

Germanium is a metalloid that has semiconductor properties and is used in electronic devices.

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