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In a n-type semiconductor, which of the ...

In a `n`-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true?

A

Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants

B

Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants

C

Electrons are minority carriers and pantavalent atoms are dopants

D

Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants

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