For a p - type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?
  1. Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
  2. Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
  3. Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
  4. Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

Solution

Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

Asked in: NEET 2019 (All India)

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