If the function $f(x) = x^3 - 6ax^2 + 5x$ satisfies the conditions of Lagrange's mean value theorem for the interval $[1, 2]$ and the tangent to the curve $y = f(x)$ at $x = \frac{7}{4}$ is parallel to the chord that joins the points of intersection of the curve with the ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = 2$,then the value of $a$ is

  • A
    $\frac{35}{16}$
  • B
    $\frac{35}{48}$
  • C
    $\frac{7}{16}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{16}$

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