Let $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = x\hat{i} + (x-2)\hat{j} - \hat{k}$. If the vector $\vec{c}$ lies in the plane of $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$,then $x$ equals:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $-4$
  • D
    $-2$

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