If the function $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + \sin x$ satisfies all the conditions of Rolle's theorem on $[0, \pi]$ and the slope of the tangent to the curve $y = f(x)$ at $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$ is zero, then $a - b = \dots$

  • A
    $\frac{\sqrt{2}(1 - \pi)}{\pi}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sqrt{2}(2 + \pi)}{\pi}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{2}(\pi - 1)}{\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{2}(\pi + 1)}{\pi}$

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