Question
There is a sudden increase in current in zener diode is:

Answer

  1. Due to rupture of bonds
Explanation:
When Zener diode is connected in reverse bias, as applied voltage reaches at Zener breakdown voltage, due to rupture of bonds there is a sudden increase in current in Zener diode.

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