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

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a. Electron are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants

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b. Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

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c. Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants .

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

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