The positive value of $a$ for which the system of linear homogeneous equations $x+ay+z=0$, $ax+2y-z=0$, and $2x+3y+z=0$ has non-trivial solutions is

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}$

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