For a $p-$type semiconductor,which of the following statements is true?
- AElectrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
- BHoles are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
- CHoles are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
- DElectrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
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