Which expression is equivalent to x8 - 256?
A) (x – 2)(x + 2)(x2 + 8)(x4 + 8)
B) (x – 2)(x – 2)(x2 + 4)(x4 + 16)
C) (x – 2)(x + 2)(x2 + 4)(x4 + 16)
D) (x + 2)(x + 2)(x2 + 4)(x4 + 16)