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in a diode n-type has excess of electrons but then too its neutral in equilibrium state ??

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Hi Shobhit!

The N- type (and P-type) semiconductor is electrically neutral. The negative charge of the free electrons in the N-type semiconductor is exactly balanced by the positive charge of the immobile ions.
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