MCQ
Assertion : The number of electrons in a $p-$ type silicon semiconductor is less than the number of electrons in a pure silicon semiconductor at room temperature.
Reason : It is due to law of mass action
  • If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer

Correct option: A.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
a
We know that ${n_e}{n_h} = n_i^2$

This formula is based on law of mass action. In $p-$ type semiconductor $n_h > n_i$

So, $n_e < n_i$

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