The values of $a$ for which one root of the equation $x^2 - (a + 1)x + a^2 + a - 8 = 0$ exceeds $2$ and the other is lesser than $2$,are given by

  • A
    $3 < a < 10$
  • B
    $a \ge 10$
  • C
    $-2 < a < 3$
  • D
    $a \le -2$

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