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  4. In a n-type semiconductor, which of the following statements are incorrect? I. Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants. II. Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants. III. Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants. IV Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.

Q. In a n-type semiconductor, which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
II. Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
III. Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.
IV Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.

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Solution:

In n-type semiconductor holes are minority carriers and pentavalcnt atoms are dopants.