If $a, b,$ and $c$ are coplanar unit vectors,find the value of the scalar triple product $[2a - b, 2b - c, 2c - a]$.

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $-\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3}$

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