The electrostatic potential in a charged spherical region of radius $r$ varies as $V = ar^3 + b$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants. The total charge in the sphere of unit radius is $\alpha \times \pi a \epsilon_0$. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $-12$
  • B
    $-6$
  • C
    $-9$
  • D
    $-8$

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