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Tangents are drawn from (4, 4) to the circle `x^(2) + y^(2) – 2x – 2y – 7 = 0` to meet the circle at A and B. The length of the chord AB is

A

`4sqrt(3)` units

B

`2sqrt(3)` units

C

`2sqrt6` units

D

`3sqrt2` units

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