If the roots of the equation $(p-3)x^2 + 2(p-3)x + 2p-5 = 0$ are real and distinct for $\alpha < p < \beta$ and $(\beta - \alpha)$ is maximum,then the extreme value of the quadratic expression $-(\alpha + \beta)x^2 + \alpha \beta x + (\alpha - \beta)$ is

  • A
    $-\frac{4}{5}$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $-1$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{5}$

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