Q.

For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true             [2019]

1 Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.  
2 Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.  
3 Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.  
4 Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.  

Ans.

(3)

In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants such as B, Al or Ga.