The line $y = x + c$will intersect the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 1$ in two coincident points, if

  • A

    $c = \sqrt 2 $

  • B

    $c = - \sqrt 2 $

  • C

    $c = \pm \sqrt 2 $

  • D

    None of these

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