The angle between the two tangents from the origin to the circle ${(x - 7)^2} + {(y + 1)^2} = 25$ is

  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $\frac{\pi }{3}$

  • C

    $\frac{\pi }{6}$

  • D

    $\frac{\pi }{2}$

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