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Charge on a Grounded Concentric Sphere

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A conducting sphere of radius r is surrounded by a concentric conducting shell of radius 2r. The sphere initially has a charge of +Q, and the shell has a charge of -Q. If the inner sphere is then connected to the ground by a wire, what is its final net charge?

A

Inner sphere retains charge +Q

B

Inner sphere acquires charge Q/2

C

Inner sphere acquires charge -Q

D

Inner sphere acquires charge -Q/2

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