The gradient of the normal at the point $(-2, -3)$ on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2x + 4y + 3 = 0$ is

  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $-1$

  • C

    $\frac{3}{2}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{2}$

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