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

  • [JEE MAIN 2023]
  • A

    $3$

  • B

    $6$

  • C

    $9$

  • D

    $12$

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