The potential difference between points $A$ and $B$ of adjoining figure is
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The given circuit can be redrawn as follows

For identical resistances, potential difference distributes equally among all. Hence potential difference across each resistance is $\frac{2}{3}\,V,$ and potential difference between $A$ and $B$ is $\frac{4}{3}\,V.$

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