If the vector $\vec{a} = (x, y, z)$ makes an obtuse angle with the $y$-axis and makes equal angles with the vectors $\vec{b} = (y, -2z, 3x)$ and $\vec{c} = (2z, 3x, -y)$,and if $|\vec{a}| = 2\sqrt{3}$ and $\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{d} = (1, -1, 2)$,find the vector $\vec{a}$.

  • A
    $(1, 2, 3)$
  • B
    $(2, -2, -2)$
  • C
    $(-1, 2, 4)$
  • D
    None of these

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