If one of the vertices of an equilateral triangle inscribed in the parabola $y^2=12x$ coincides with the vertex of the parabola, then the area (in sq. units) of that triangle is (in $\sqrt{3}$)

  • A
    $192$
  • B
    $864$
  • C
    $216$
  • D
    $432$

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