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If any two adjacent rows or columns of a determinant are intercharged in position, the value of the determinant :

A

Becomes zero

B

Remains the same

C

Changes its sign

D

Is doubled

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C
If any two adjacent rows or columns of a determinant are interchanged in position, the value of the determinant changes its sign.
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