Let $M = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -\alpha \\ \alpha & 0 \end{bmatrix}$,where $\alpha$ is a non-zero real number and $N = \sum_{k=1}^{49} M^{2k}$. If $(I - M^2)N = -2I$,then the positive integral value of $\alpha$ is

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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