The value of $\lambda$ for which the vectors $2\lambda \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ are perpendicular is:

  • A
    None
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    Any value

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