If $n_{e}$ and $n_{h}$ are the number of electrons and number of holes respectively in a semiconductor heavily doped with phosphorus,then:

  • A
    $n_{e} \gg n_{h}$
  • B
    $n_{e} \ll n_{h}$
  • C
    $n_{e} \leqslant n_{h}$
  • D
    $n_{e} = n_{h}$

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