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For n-type semiconductor, it is stated that
(i) there are more number of electrons and less number of holes.
(ii) there are less number of electrons and less number of holes.
(iii) it is negatively charged.
it is electrically neutral.

A

Only (i) is correct

B

Only (i) and (iii) are correct

C

Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

D

Only (i) and (iv) are correct

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D

n-type semiconductor has electrons as majority carriers and holes as minority carriers but it is electrically neutral.
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