The equation of the circle which touches the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x + 6y + 17 = 0$ externally and to which the lines ${x^2} - 3xy - 3x + 9y = 0$ are normals, is

  • A

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x - 2y - 1 = 0$

  • B

    ${x^2} + {y^2} + 6x + 2y + 1 = 0$

  • C

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x - 6y + 1 = 0$

  • D

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x - 2y + 1 = 0$

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