For how many distinct real values of $\lambda$ are the vectors $-\lambda^2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,$\hat{i} - \lambda^2 \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,and $\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \lambda^2 \hat{k}$ coplanar?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $3$

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