The curve $xy = c, (c > 0)$, and the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ touch at two points. Then the distance between the points of contacts is

  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $2\sqrt 2 $

  • D

    None of these

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