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If O is the origin OP, OQ are the tangent to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)+2gx+2fy+c=0` then the circumcentre of the `triangleOPQ` is

A

`(-g,-f)`

B

`(-f,-g)`

C

`(-g//2,-f//2)`

D

`(-f//2,-g//2)`

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