If the line through the point $P(5,3)$ meets the circle $x^2+y^2-2x-4y+\alpha=0$ at $A(4,2)$ and $B(x_1, y_1)$,then $PA \cdot PB$ is equal to

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $8$

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