If a semiconductor has an intrinsic carrier concentration of $1.41 \times 10^{16} \, m^{-3}$,when doped with $10^{21} \, m^{-3}$ phosphorus,then the concentration of holes at room temperature will be

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{21} \, m^{-3}$
  • B
    $1.41 \times 10^{16} \, m^{-3}$
  • C
    $1.41 \times 10^{10} \, m^{-3}$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^{11} \, m^{-3}$

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