If the circles ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2ax + c = 0$ and ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2by + 2\lambda = 0$ intersect orthogonally, then the value of $\lambda $ is

  • A

    $c$

  • B

    $-c$

  • C

    $0$

  • D

    None of these

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