Why do holes not exist in conductor? - Vidyadip

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Why do holes not exist in conductor?

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In case of semiconductors, there is one missing electron from one of the covalent bonds.
The absence of electron leaves an empty space called as hole; each hole carries an effective positive charge.
In case of an conductor, number of free electrons are always available for conduction. There is no absence of electron in it. Hence holes do not exist in conductor.

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