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The vacancy created due to the absence of an electron in the valence band of a semiconductor is called a _________ .
The vacancy created due to the absence of an electron in the valence band of a semiconductor is called a _________ .
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The correct option is B hole
Whenever an electron jumps from a valence band to conduction band, an equal and opposite charge is left behind in the place of an electron. This is called a hole.
Whenever an electron jumps from a valence band to conduction band, an equal and opposite charge is left behind in the place of an electron. This is called a hole.
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