Let $PQ$ be a diameter of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}=9$. If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the lengths of the perpendiculars from $P$ and $Q$ on the straight line $x+y=2$ respectively,then the maximum value of $\alpha \beta$ is

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $8$

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