If $\alpha \in R - \{-1\}$ and $f(x) = |(|x| + \alpha)(|x| - 1)|$,then the number of points at which $f(x)$ is not differentiable is:

  • A
    $3$,when $\alpha < 0$
  • B
    $5$,when $\alpha > 0$
  • C
    $4$,when $\alpha > 0$
  • D
    $5$,when $\alpha < 0$

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