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In an n- type silicon, which of the following statements is true ?

A

Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants

B

Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

C

Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

D

Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

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