Two spherical conductors each of capacity $C$ are charged to potential $V$ and $-V$ . These are then connected by mean of a fine conducting wire. The loss of energy will be

  • A

    zero

  • B

    $\frac {1}{2}CV^2$

  • C

    $CV^2$

  • D

    $2CV^2$

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