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= Solution

If the eigenvalues of $\rho(g)$ are $\lambda_1,\ldots,\lambda_d$, then those of $g$ on $\bigwedge^2V$ are $\lambda_i\lambda_j$ for $i<j$. Therefore the <Character of an exterior square> is
$$
\boxed{
\chi_{\wedge^2V}(g)
=\sum_{i<j}\lambda_i\lambda_j
=\frac12\left(\chi_V(g)^2-\chi_V(g^2)\right)}.
$$

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