A chord $PQ$ of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$ subtends right angle at its  centre. The locus of the point of intersection of tangents drawn at $P$ and $Q$ is-

  • A

    a circle

  • B

    a parabola

  • C

    an ellipse

  • D

    a hyperbola

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