The length of the latus rectum of the parabola whose focus is at $(1, -2)$ and directrix is the line $x + y + 3 = 0$ is

  • A
    $8 \sqrt{2}$ units
  • B
    $2 \sqrt{2}$ units
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}$ units
  • D
    $4 \sqrt{2}$ units

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