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Let p,q and r be real number `(p ne q, r ne 0)` such that the roots of the equation
`(1)/( x + p) + (1)/( x + q) = (1)/(r)` are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, then the sum of squares of these roots is equal to :

A

`(1)/(2) (p^(2) + q^(2))`

B

`p^(2) + q^(2)`

C

`2 (p^(2) + q^(2))`

D

`p^(2) + q^(2) + r^(2)`

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