The value of $a$ for which the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & 2 \\ 2 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$ is singular is:

  • A
    $a \ne 1$
  • B
    $a = 1$
  • C
    $a = 0$
  • D
    $a = -1$

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