Let $K$ be the coefficient of $x^4$ in the expansion of $( 1 + x + ax^2) ^{10}$ . What is the value of $'a'$ that minimizes $K$ ?

  • A

    $4$

  • B

    $-4$

  • C

    $-7$

  • D

    $7$

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