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

  • [JEE MAIN 2019]
  • A

    $2\sqrt 5 $

  • B

    $4$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $\sqrt {57} $

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