The equation of the circle passing through $(2,0)$ and $(0,4)$ and having the minimum radius is:

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y = 0$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y = 0$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y + 4 = 0$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 8y = 0$

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