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Which of the statements given in above example is true for p - type semiconductors ?

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The correct statement is (d).
In a p-type semiconductor, the holes are the majority carrierss, while the electrons are the minority carriers. A p-type semiconductor is obtiained when trivalent atom, such as aluminum, are doped in silicon atoms.
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