The position vectors of points $A, B, C$ are given by $2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,$\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$,and $a\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ respectively. If these points form a right-angled triangle with $\angle C = \pi/2$,find the value of $a$.

  • A
    $2$ and $1$
  • B
    $2$ and $-1$
  • C
    $-2$ and $1$
  • D
    $-2$ and $-1$

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