Let $X = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$. Let $Y$ be a $2 \times 2$ real matrix satisfying the condition $XY = YX$. Then the smallest possible value of $\det(Y)$ is

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $-1$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$

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