What is the simplified form of the expression $$(1 + x)(1 + x^{2})(1 + x^{4} )(1 + x^{8} )(1 - x)$$?

A

$$1 - x^{40}$$

B

$$1 - x^{32}$$

C

$$1 - x^{16}$$

D

$$1 - x^{42}$$