If \( (\sqrt{3}+i)^{42}=4^{20}(p+q i) \) , then the value of \( p^{2}+ \) \( \mathrm{q}^{2} \) is equal to-

A 16

B 9

C 14

D None of these

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

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