Which one of the following statements is false?

  • A
    Pure $Si$ doped with trivalent impurities gives a $p-$type semiconductor.
  • B
    Majority carriers in an $n-$type semiconductor are holes.
  • C
    Minority carriers in a $p-$type semiconductor are electrons.
  • D
    The resistance of an intrinsic semiconductor decreases with an increase in temperature.

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