The line $3x - 2y = k$ meets the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 4{r^2}$ at only one point, if ${k^2}$=

  • A

    $20{r^2}$

  • B

    $52{r^2}$

  • C

    $\frac{{52}}{9}{r^2}$

  • D

    $\frac{{20}}{9}{r^2}$

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