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Question 102 of 209

In an unbiased p - n junction electrons diffuse from n-region to p-region because:

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Answer: (C) electron concentration in n - region is more as compared to that in p - region

In a p−np-n junction diffusion occurs due to spontaneous movement of majority charge carrier from the region of high concentration to low concentration.

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