In the middle of the depletion layer of a reverse-biased p-n junction, the

electric field is zero

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potential is maximum

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The correct option is A electric field is maximum
Figure shows the electric field profile(2nd graph) inside the depletion region of a diode. It has maximum magnitude at the center.

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