The equation of the tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x - 4y - 4 = 0$ which is perpendicular to $3x - 4y - 1 = 0$, is

  • A

    $4x + 3y - 5 = 0$

  • B

    $4x + 3y + 25 = 0$

  • C

    $4x - 3y + 5 = 0$

  • D

    $4x + 3y - 25 = 0$

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