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In a p-type semiconductor, there is

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In a p-type semiconductor, there is
  1. Excess of one electron
  2. Absence of one electron
  3. A missing atom
  4. A donor level

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Correct answer: B - Absence of one electron
p-type semiconductors are doped with trivalent atoms that leave one bond short of an electron, creating a hole (absence of an electron). A donor level and excess electron describe n-type.

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