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The potential barrier, in the depletion ...

The potential barrier, in the depletion layer, is due to

A

ions

B

electrons

C

holes

D

forbidden band.

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A
The depletion layer is the region at the junction of a diode which is devoid of ions. Therefore the potential barrier in the depletion layer is due to ion.
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