At room temperature in an intrinsic piece of Si there could be

At room temperature in an intrinsic piece of Si there could be

(A) No free carriers (B) Some electrons but no holes

(C) Some holes but no electrons (D) Equal number of holes and electrons
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At room temperature in an intrinsic piece of Si there could be Equal number of holes and electrons

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No  free   carriers.
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