In an unbiased p-n junction, holes diffuse from the p-region to n-region because of
- The attraction of free electrons of n-region.
- The higher hole concentration in p-region than that in n-region.
- The higher concentration of electrons in the n-region than that in the p-region.
- The potential difference across the p-n junction.
Answer
(2) The higher hole concentration in p-region than that in n-region.
Solution
As per NCERT, diffusion of charge carriers takes place from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
The p-region has a much higher concentration of holes than the n-region,
holes diffuse from the p-side to the n-side.
The potential barrier actually opposes this diffusion.
Answer: (2)