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The diffusion current in a p-n junction is

A

from `n-` region to `p-` region

B

from `p-` region to `n-` region

C

from `n-` region to `p-` region if the junction is forward biased and vice-versa if it is reverse biased

D

from `p-` region to `n-` region if the junction is reverse biased and vice-versa if it is reverse biased.

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B
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