Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): n-type semiconductors are formed by doping a semiconductor with a pentavalent impurity. | Reason (R): In n-type semiconductors, holes are the majority charge carriers.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is correct as n-type semiconductors are indeed formed by doping with a pentavalent impurity, making electrons the majority carriers, not holes, which makes the reason false.

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