Suppose a pure $Si$ crystal has $5 \times 10^{28}$ atoms $m^{-3}$. It is doped with $1 \text{ ppm}$ concentration of pentavalent $As$. Calculate the number of electrons and holes. $(n_i = 1.5 \times 10^{16} \text{ m}^{-3})$

  • A
    $4.5 \times 10^9 \text{ m}^{-3}$
  • B
    $4.5 \times 10^6 \text{ m}^{-3}$
  • C
    $2.7 \times 10^{-9} \text{ m}^{-3}$
  • D
    $3.8 \times 10^6 \text{ m}^{-3}$

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