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Q. 14.1     In an n-type silicon, which of the following statement is true:

                (a) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

                (b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

                (c) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

                (d) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

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An N-type semiconductor has electron as majority carriers and holes as minority carriers. It is formed when we dope pentavalent impurity in Silicon atom. Some pentavalent dopants are phosphorus, arsenic, and bismuth.

Hence the correct option is C.

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