The sum of all values of $ \alpha $, for which the shortest distance between the lines $ \frac{x+1}{\alpha}=\frac{y-2}{-1}=\frac{z-4}{-\alpha} $ and $ \frac{x}{\alpha}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-1}{2\alpha} $ is $ \sqrt{2} $, is

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    -$6$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    -$8$

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