Why are elemental dopants for Silicon

Question:

Why are elemental dopants for Silicon or Germanium usually chosen from group XIII or group XV?

Solution:

The elemental dopants for silicon or germanium is usually chosen from group XIII or group XV because the size of the dopant should be compatible with the semiconductor and they even form covalent bonds.

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