The potential barrier in the depletion layer is due to-

ions

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holes

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electrons

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forbidden band.

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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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The potential barrier in the depletion region layer is due to :

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