The value of $\lambda$,for which the circle $x^2 + y^2 + 2\lambda x + 6y + 1 = 0$ intersects the circle $x^2 + y^2 + 4x + 2y = 0$ orthogonally is

  • A
    $\frac{-5}{2}$
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $\frac{-11}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{-5}{4}$

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