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The potential barrier in the depletion layer is due to-

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ions
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holes
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electrons
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Solution

The correct option is B holes
The depletion region of a diode does not have any ions that are ‘Holes’ and ‘Free Electrons.’
Therefore, the diode’s potential barrier is produced due to the ‘Holes’ and ‘Free Electrons.’

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