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Two idential capacitors are joined in parallel, charged to a potential `V` and then separated and then connected in series i.e. the positive plate of one is connected to negative of the other

A

Charge on the plates connected to each other is reduced to zero

B

Charge on the outer plates is doubled

C

Potential difference between outer plates terminals is `2V`

D

The energy stored in the system is doubled

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