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The specimen of an intrinsic semiconductor contains `1.2xx10^15` holes/`m^3`. If it is doped by phosphorous atoms in a small proportion, then the number of holes/`m^3` in the doped semiconductor will

A

slighty increase

B

slightly decrease

C

remain constant at `1.2xx10^15` holes/`m^3`

D

be doubled

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C
Phosphorous increases the number of electrons.
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