If the line $lx + my + n = 0$ be a tangent to the circle ${(x - h)^2} + {(y - k)^2} = {a^2},$ then

  • A

    $hl + km + n = {a^2}({l^2} + {m^2})$

  • B

    ${(hl + km + n)^2} = a({l^2} + {m^2})$

  • C

    ${(hl + km + n)^2} = {a^2}({l^2} + {m^2})$

  • D

    None of these

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