Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

In the depletion region of an unbiased p-n junction diode there are

Options:

mobile ions

immobile ions

electrons

holes

Correct Answer:

immobile ions

Explanation:

Correct answer: immobile ions

Explanation:

In the depletion region of an unbiased p-n junction diode, free charge carriers (electrons and holes) recombine near the junction, leaving behind charged donor and acceptor ions. These ions are immobile because they are fixed in the crystal lattice and cannot move.

Hence, the depletion region contains immobile ions only.