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Assertion : The number of electrons in a p-type silicon semiconductor is less than the number of electrons in a pure silicon semiconductor at room temperature.
Reason : It is due to law of mass action.

A

A is true, B is false

B

A is false, B is true

C

A and B are true

D

A and B are false

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