Let the circles $C_1 : |z| = r$ and $C_2 : |z - 3 - 4i| = 5, z \in \mathbb{C}$, be such that $C_2$ lies within $C_1$. If $z_1$ moves on $C_1, z_2$ moves on $C_2$ and $\min |z_1 - z_2| = 2$, then $\max |z_1 - z_2|$ is equal to:

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $17$
  • C
    $22$
  • D
    $24$

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