When a $p-n$ junction diode is reverse biased,then the width of the depletion layer will

  • A
    increase and it will offer more resistance.
  • B
    decrease and it will offer zero resistance.
  • C
    remain constant and it will not offer resistance.
  • D
    decrease and it will offer more resistance.

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