$${\bf{\hat A}}$$ and $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ represent two physical characteristics of a quantum system. If $${\bf{\hat A}}$$ is Hermitian, then for the product $${\bf{\hat A\hat B}}$$ to be Hermitian, it is sufficient that
A. $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ is Hermitian
B. $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ is anti-Hermitian
C. $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ is Hermitian and $${\bf{\hat A}}$$ and $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ commute
D. $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ is Hermitian and $${\bf{\hat A}}$$ and $${\bf{\hat B}}$$ anti-commute
Answer: Option C
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