Two spherical conductors each of capacity \[C\] are charged to potentials \[V\] and \[-V\]. These are then connected by means of a fine wire. The loss of energy will be [MP PMT 1997]

• A. Zero
• B. \[\frac{1}{2}C{{V}^{2}}\]
• C. \[C{{V}^{2}}\]     
• D.   \[2C{{V}^{2}}\]