The value of $\lambda $, for which the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2\lambda x + 6y + 1 = 0$, intersects the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 4x + 2y = 0$ orthogonally is

  • A

    $\frac{{ - 5}}{2}$

  • B

    $ - 1$

  • C

    $\frac{{ - 11}}{8}$

  • D

    $\frac{{ - 5}}{4}$

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