Which one of the following statements is true? $A$ p-type semiconductor is doped with

  • A
    trivalent impurity and electrons are majority carriers.
  • B
    pentavalent impurity and electrons are minority carriers.
  • C
    pentavalent impurity and holes are minority carriers.
  • D
    trivalent impurity and holes are majority carriers.

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