In a $p-$type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants
  • B
    Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants
  • C
    Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants
  • D
    Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

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