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A “Hole” in a semiconductor is produced when an electron breaks away from a covalent bond in a semiconductors. Which of the following statements regarding a hole is incorrect? 

(1) A hole has same magnitude of charge as on an electron 

(2) In an external electric field a hole moves in a direction opposite to that of free electron 

(3) The energy of a hole is less as compared to that of an electron

(4) In same external applied electric field the drift speed acquired by a hole is less than the drift speed acquired by a free electron

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Correct option: (3) The energy of a hole is less as compared to that of an electron

Explanation: 

The energy of hole is less than the energy of an electron.

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