In an $n-$type semiconductor,which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    Holes are majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
  • B
    Electrons are majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
  • C
    Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.
  • D
    Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.

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