$A(1, -2, 1)$ and $B(2, -1, 2)$ are the end points of a line segment. If $D(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ is the foot of the perpendicular drawn from $C(1, 2, 3)$ to $AB$,then $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 + \gamma^2 =$

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $14$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $27$

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