Which of the following is a true statement?

  • A
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is coplanar with $c$
  • B
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $a$
  • C
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $b$
  • D
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $c$

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