If $a, b$ and $c$ are the roots of $x^3+qx+r=0$,then $(a-b)^2+(b-c)^2+(c-a)^2=$ (in $q$)

  • A
    $-6$
  • B
    $-4$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $4$

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