A point charge $q$ is surrounded by eight identical charges at distance $r$ as shown in figure. How much work is done by the forces of electrostatic repulsion when the point charge at the centre is removed to infinity?

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  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $\frac{8 q^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r}$

  • C

    $\frac{8 q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r}$

  • D

    $\frac{64 q^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r}$

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