If the line $x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta = 2$ is the equation of a transverse common tangent to the circles $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ and $x^2 + y^2 - 6 \sqrt{3} x - 6y + 20 = 0$,then the value of $\theta$ is:

  • A
    $5\pi / 6$
  • B
    $2\pi / 3$
  • C
    $\pi / 3$
  • D
    $\pi / 6$

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