The equations of the tangents to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ parallel to the line $\sqrt 3 x + y + 3 = 0$ are

  • A

    $\sqrt 3 x + y \pm 2a = 0$

  • B

    $\sqrt 3 x + y \pm a = 0$

  • C

    $\sqrt 3 x + y \pm 4a = 0$

  • D

    None of these

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