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Pickout the incorrect statement regarding reverse saturation current in the `p-n` junction diode.

A

this currect doubles for every `100^@C` rise of temperature

B

the current is due to minority carriers

C

the curreny carriers are produced by thermal agitation

D

reverse saturation current is also known as leakage current

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