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In a n-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true.

a
Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants
b
Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants
c
Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants
d
Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants

detailed solution

Correct option is A

In n-type semiconductor, electrons are majority charge carriers and holes are minority charge carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.

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