Let $O$ be the vertex of the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ and its chords $OP$ and $OQ$ are perpendicular to each other. If the locus of the mid-point of the line segment $PQ$ is a conic $C$,then the length of its latus rectum is:

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $8$

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