An infinite number of tangents can be drawn from $(1, 2)$ to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x - 4y + \lambda = 0$, then $\lambda = $

  • A

    $-20$

  • B

    $0$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    Cannot be determined

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