Q147 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (03 May Shift 2) · Physics

Which one of the following statements is true? A p-type semiconductor is doped with

A
trivalent impurity and electrons are majority carriers.
B
pentavalent impurity and electrons are minority carriers.
C
pentavalent impurity and holes are minority carriers.
Correct answer
D
trivalent impurity and holes are majority carriers.

Solution

The correct option is 2 Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.Explanation:In p-type semiconductor an intrinsic semiconductor is doped with trivalent impurities that creates deficiencies of valence electrons called holes which are majority charge carriers.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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