If $S$ is the set of distinct values of $'b'$ for which the following system of linear equations $x + y + z = 1;x + ay + z = 1;ax + by + z = 0$ has no solution , then $S$ is :

  • [JEE MAIN 2017]
  • A

    a singleton

  • B

    an empty set

  • C

    an infinate set

  • D

    a finate set contatining two or more elements

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