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A hole behaves like it has a charge.

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negative
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positive
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Solution

The correct option is B positive
When an electron leaves the valence band and shifts to conduction band, it leaves a hole behind in valance band. The absence of negative charge of electron in holes is seen as presence of positive charge.

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