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In an unbiased p-n junction , holes diff...

In an unbiased p-n junction , holes diffuse from the p-region to n- region because

A

free electrons in the n-region attract them

B

they move across the junction by the potential differences

C

hole concentration in p-region is more as compared to n-region.

D

All the above

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