Which of the following vectors is orthogonal to the vector \[\left( {a\hat i + b\hat j} \right),\] where a and b (a ≠ b) are constants, and \[{\hat i}\] and \[{\hat j}\] are unit orthogonal vectors?
A. \[ - b\hat i + a\hat j\]
B. \[ - a\hat i + b\hat j\]
C. \[ - a\hat i - b\hat j\]
D. \[ - b\hat i - a\hat j\]
Answer: Option D


If vectors a and b are orthogonal, then a.b=0
(ai + bj).(-bi+aj) = -ab i.i + a^2 i.j - b^2 j.i + ab j.j = -ab + 0 + 0 + ab = 0.
Hence, Option A is the answer.