An equilateral triangle is inscribed in the parabola $y^2 = 8x$,with one of its vertices at the vertex of the parabola. Then,the length of the side of that triangle is

  • A
    $24 \sqrt{3} \text{ units}$
  • B
    $16 \sqrt{3} \text{ units}$
  • C
    $8 \sqrt{3} \text{ units}$
  • D
    $4 \sqrt{3} \text{ units}$

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