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When a p-n junction diode is reverse bia...

When a p-n junction diode is reverse biased, then

A

Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'

B

Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

C

'A' is true and 'R' is false

D

'A' is false and 'R' is true

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