Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?

Options

A. In an intrinsic semiconductor, the number of holes in the valence band is equal to numher of electrons in the conduction band
B. When heated the conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor, increases
C. The fermi level lies near the valence band in an intrinsic semiconductor
D. The majority carries in a p-type semiconductor are holes

Answer

A

Explanation

Statement (C) is incorrect, because the fermi level in an intrinsic semiconductor lies in the centre of forbidden energy gap.