Consider the following statements :
(i) If any two rows or columns of a determinant are identical, then the value of the determinant is zero.
(ii) If the corresponding rows and columns of a determinant are interchanged, then the value of the determinant does not change.
(iii) If any two rows ( or columns) of a determinant are interchanged , then the value of the determinant changes in sign.
Which of these are correct ?

Options

A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer

C