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Can we measure the potential across a pn junction diode in unbiased condtion by connecting it across a standard voltmeter?

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No.
There are no free electrons or holes in the depletion layer. In the absence of forward bias, it offers infinite resistance. Hence, potential in the P-N junction can't be measured by connecting it across a voltmeter.

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