Solution

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For real , compute
Thus is a non-normal matrix. For distinct eigenvalues, take
These satisfy but have inner product . The eigenvectors are therefore nonorthogonal. When the eigenvalues coincide, only the direction remains as an eigenvector; is a defective Jordan block.

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