If the sum of the series $1^2 + 2 \cdot 2^2 + 3^2 + 2 \cdot 4^2 + 5^2 + \dots + 2 \cdot (n-1)^2 + n^2$ (when $n$ is odd) is to be determined,given that for even $n$,the sum is $\frac{n(n+1)^2}{2}$,find the sum when $n$ is odd.

  • A
    $n^2(n + 1)$
  • B
    $\frac{n^2(n - 1)}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{n^2(n + 1)}{2}$
  • D
    $n^2(n - 1)$

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