Q.

Let np and ne be the numbers of holes and conduction electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor. 
 

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a

np=ne

b

np<ne

c

np>ne

d

npne

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • Since there is no doping in intrinsic material, the number of carriers for holes and electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor is equal.
  • .equal no of holes electrons are created due to breaking of covalent  bond
    So,np=ne.

Hence the correct answer is np=ne.

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