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In a $n$-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true?
PhysicsSemiconductorsNEETNEET 2013 (All India)
Options:
  • A Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants
  • B Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants
  • C Holes are minority carriers and pentavalentf atoms are dopants
  • D Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Holes are minority carriers and pentavalentf atoms are dopants
The r-type sem-iconductor can be produced by doping an impurity atom of valence 5 i.e., pentavalent atoms. i.e., phosphorus.

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