In a pure silicon $(n_i = 10^{16}/m^3)$ crystal at $300\, K$,$10^{21}$ atoms of phosphorus are added per cubic meter. The new hole concentration will be

  • A
    $10^{21}\, m^{-3}$
  • B
    $10^{19}\, m^{-3}$
  • C
    $10^{11}\, m^{-3}$
  • D
    $10^5\, m^{-3}$

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