For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

Options

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.

Answer

D

Explanation

p - type semiconductor is obtained by doping Ge or Si with trivalent atoms. In p - type semiconductor holes are majority carriers and electrons are minority carriers.