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Tangents drawn to circle `(x-1)^2 +(y -1)^2= 5 `at point P meets the line `2x +y+ 6= 0` at Q on the axis. Length PQ is equal to

A

`sqrt(12)`

B

`sqrt(10)`

C

4

D

`sqrt(15)`

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