Suppose $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the point of maximum and the point of minimum respectively of the function $f(x) = 2x^3 - 9ax^2 + 12a^2x + 1$. If the equality $x_1^2 = x_2$ holds true,then the value of $a$ must be:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $1/4$

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