If from the origin two tangents are drawn to the circle $(x - 2)^2 + y^2 = 1$,then the length of the chord of contact is-

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

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