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In a P-type semiconductor, the acceptor impurity produces an energy level
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just above the valence band
In p-type semiconductor, valency $=3$, thus there is one $\mathrm{ur} \mathrm{Y}$ med bond or hole created. This hole is in valence band and is able to cause hole current. The energy levels of acceptor are in forbidden gap just above valence band
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