If two vectors $2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $-4\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + \lambda\hat{k}$ are parallel to each other,then the value of $\lambda$ is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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