Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for p-type semiconductors?
(A) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(B) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(C) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(D) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (C) only **
In a p-type semiconductor, a trivalent impurity (like B, Al, Ga) is added to a pure semiconductor, creating holes as majority carriers and electrons as minority carriers.