If the line $ax + by = 0$ touches the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2x + 4y = 0$ and is a normal to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 4x + 2y - 3 = 0$,then the value of $(a, b)$ will be

  • A
    $(2, 1)$
  • B
    $(1, -2)$
  • C
    $(1, 2)$
  • D
    $(-1, 2)$

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