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Three concentric conducting spherical shells carry charges as : `+4Q` on the inner shell, `-2Q` on the middle shell and `-5Q` on the outer shell. The charge on the inner surface of the outer shell is

A

0

B

4 Q

C

`-Q`

D

`-2 Q`

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