If line $ax + by = 0$ touches ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2x + 4y = 0$ and is a normal to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 4x + 2y - 3 = 0$, then value of $(a,b)$ will be

  • A

    $(2, 1)$

  • B

    $(1, -2)$

  • C

    $(1, 2)$

  • D

    $(-1, 2)$

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