The equation of the tangent to the ellipse ${x^2} + 16{y^2} = 16$ making an angle of ${60^o}$ with $x$ - axis is

  • A

    $\sqrt 3 x - y + 7 = 0$

  • B

    $\sqrt 3 x - y - 7 = 0$

  • C

    $\sqrt 3 x - y \pm 7 = 0$

  • D

    None of these

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