If the circles ${x^2} + {y^2} = 4,{x^2} + {y^2} - 10x + \lambda = 0$ touch externally, then $\lambda $ is equal to 

  • A

    $-16$

  • B

    $9$

  • C

    $16$

  • D

    $25$

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