If the lines $x -2y = 12$ is tangent to the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$ at the point $\left( {3,\frac{-9}{2}} \right)$, then the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse is

  • [JEE MAIN 2019]
  • A

    $12\sqrt 2$

  • B

    $9$

  • C

    $8\sqrt 3$

  • D

    $5$

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