If the straight line $(a-1)x - by + 4 = 0$ is normal to the hyperbola $xy = 1$,then which of the following does not hold?

  • A
    $a > 1, b > 0$
  • B
    $a > 1, b < 0$
  • C
    $a < 1, b < 0$
  • D
    $a < 1, b > 0$

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