The values of $a$,for which points $A, B, C$ with position vectors $2\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\hat{i}-3\hat{j}-5\hat{k}$,and $a\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ respectively are the vertices of a right-angled triangle with $m\angle C = 90^\circ$ are:

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

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