c. $9 a^{2}-42 a b+49 b^{2}$
\(\boxed{(3a - 7b)^2}\) is the simplified expression.
Step 1 :Given the expression: \(9a^2 - 42ab + 49b^2\)
Step 2 :Factorize the expression: \((3a - 7b)^2\)
Step 3 :\(\boxed{(3a - 7b)^2}\) is the simplified expression.