If the ends $p$ and $n$ of $p - n$ diode junction are joined by a wire

There will not be a steady current in the circuit

There will be a steady current from $n$-side to $p$-side

There will not be a current depending upon the resistance of the connecting wire

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If the ends

p

and

n

p - n

diode junction are joined by a wire

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Correct option: C

There will be a steady current from

p

-side to

n

-side

Option A (There will be a steady current from

p

-side to

n

-side) is correct because the potential difference across the junction drives current from p to n.