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In junction diode, the holes are because of
PhysicsSemiconductorsJIPMERJIPMER 2004
Options:
  • A missing electrons
  • B extra electrons
  • C protons
  • D neutrons
Solution:
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The correct answer is: missing electrons
In semiconductor, when an electron leaves its place, a positive charge is left behind and it is known as hole. Hence, holes are created becauase of missing electrons.

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