In which of the following functions is Rolle's theorem applicable?

  • A
    $f(x) = \begin{cases} x, & 0 \le x < 1 \\ 0, & x = 1 \end{cases}$ on $[0, 1]$
  • B
    $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\sin x}{x}, & -\pi \le x < 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \end{cases}$ on $[-\pi, 0]$
  • C
    $f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x - 6}{x - 1}$ on $[-2, 3]$
  • D
    $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6}{x - 1}, & x \ne 1 \\ -6, & x = 1 \end{cases}$ on $[-2, 3]$

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