An electric dipole with dipole moment $p$ is placed in an electric field of intensity $E$. Initially,the dipole is parallel to the field. What is the work done by an external agent to rotate the dipole by $180^{\circ}$ in the electric field?

  • A
    $-2pE$
  • B
    $-pE$
  • C
    $pE$
  • D
    $2pE$

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