Class 12 Determinants · Assertion Reason1 Marksassertion_reason Class 12 Maths · Determinants · Assertion Reason #21 Assertion: A determinant is a scalar associated with a square matrix. Reason: A determinant is itself a square matrix. (A) Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.(B) Both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A.(C) A is true, but R is false.(D) A is false, but R is true.