The equations of tangents to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 22x - 4y + 25 = 0$ which are perpendicular to the line $5x + 12y + 8 = 0$ are

  • A

    $12x - 5y + 8 = 0$, $12x - 5y = 252$

  • B

    $12x - 5y = 0,\,\,12x - 5y = 252$

  • C

    $12x - 5y - 8 = 0,\,12x - 5y + 252 = 0$

  • D

    None of these

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