Which of the following statements is true regarding the vector triple product $(a \times b) \times c$?
- A$(a \times b) \times c$ is non-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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