The range of values of $a$ such that the angle $\theta$ between the pair of tangents drawn from the point $(a, 0)$ to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ satisfies $\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \pi$ is :

  • A
    $(1, 2)$
  • B
    $(1, \sqrt{2})$
  • C
    $(-\sqrt{2}, -1)$
  • D
    $(-\sqrt{2}, -1) \cup (1, \sqrt{2})$

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