germanium
silicon
carbon
none of the above
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The correct answer is B. silicon.
Germanium was the first semiconductor used in transistors, but it was soon replaced by silicon because it is more stable and has a higher resistance to heat. Silicon is also more abundant than germanium, which makes it cheaper to produce.
Carbon is not a semiconductor. It is a conductor of electricity.
The other options are incorrect.