Let the normal at the point $P$ on the parabola $y^{2} = 6x$ pass through the point $(5, -8)$. If the tangent at $P$ to the parabola intersects its directrix at the point $Q$,then the ordinate of the point $Q$ is

  • A
    $-3$
  • B
    $-\frac{9}{4}$
  • C
    $-\frac{5}{2}$
  • D
    $-2$

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