Zener diodes have higher dopant densitie...

Zener diodes have higher dopant densities as compared to ordinary `p-n` junction diode. This

A

decrease the width of depletion layer as well as electric field

B

increase the width of depletion layer as well as electric field

C

decrease the width of depletion layer but increase the electric field

D

increases the width of depletion layer but decrease the electric field

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C

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