If a circle $C$ passing through $(4, 0)$ touches the circle $x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 6y - 12 = 0$ externally at a point $(1, -1),$ then the radius of the circle $C$ is

  • [JEE MAIN 2013]
  • A

    $5$

  • B

    $2\sqrt 5$

  • C

    $4$

  • D

    $\sqrt {57}$

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