The three points $A(2, 4, 3)$, $B(4, a, 9)$ and $C(10, -1, 7)$ form a right-angled triangle with $\angle B = 90^\circ$. The value of $a$ is

  • A
    $1$ or $4$
  • B
    $-1$ or $4$
  • C
    $1$ or $-4$
  • D
    $-1$ or $-4$

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