If $f:[1, 2] \rightarrow R$ defined by $f(x) = x^2 + 2kx + k$ is always negative for all $x \in [1, 2]$,then the interval in which $k$ lies is:

  • A
    $(-\infty, -1)$
  • B
    $(-\infty, -4/5)$
  • C
    $(-4/5, \infty)$
  • D
    $(1, \infty)$

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