Points $P(-3, 2)$,$Q(9, 10)$,and $R(\alpha, 4)$ lie on a circle $C$ with $PR$ as its diameter. The tangents to $C$ at the points $Q$ and $R$ intersect at the point $S$. If $S$ lies on the line $2x - ky = 1$,then $k$ is equal to $.........$.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $12$

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