What is the minimum number of moves required to transform figure 1 to figure 2? A move is defined as removing a coin and placing it such that it touches two other coins in its new position.

Correct option is B

Solution:

Let's number the given ball.

Moving ball 5 below the ball, in line with ball 2 along with moving ball 1 below ball 6, in line with ball 3.

We get 

The minimum number of moves required is 2.

Final Answer: (B)