If the vectors $2i + j - k$,$-i + 2j + \lambda k$,and $-5i + 2j - k$ are coplanar,then the value of $\lambda$ is equal to:

  • A
    $-13$
  • B
    $13/9$
  • C
    $-13/9$
  • D
    $-9/13$

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