Tangents are drawn from the point $(-1,-4)$ to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y + 1 = 0$. Length of corresponding chord of contact will be-

  • A

    $\sqrt 2$ units

  • B

    $2\sqrt 2$ units

  • C

    $3\sqrt 2$ units

  • D

    $2$ units

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