Three vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j}$,$\vec{b} = \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \hat{k} + \hat{i}$ are given. If three unit vectors are drawn perpendicular to the three planes formed by these vectors,what is the volume of the parallelepiped formed by these unit vectors?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$ cubic units
  • B
    $4$ cubic units
  • C
    $\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}$ cubic units
  • D
    $\frac{4}{3\sqrt{3}}$ cubic units

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