Let $P(3, 2, 6)$ be a point in space and $Q$ be a point on the line $\vec{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) + \mu(-3\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 5\hat{k})$. Then the value of $\mu$ for which the vector $\vec{PQ}$ is parallel to the plane $x - 4y + 3z = 1$ is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $-\frac{1}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{8}$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{8}$

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