JEE Main 2022 — D And F Block Elements Question with Solution

Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Iron (III) catalyst, acidified $${\mathrm{K}}_2{\mathrm{Cr}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_7$$ and neutral $${\mathrm{KMnO}}_4$$ have the ability to oxidise $${\mathrm{I}}^{-}$$ to $${\mathrm{I}}_2$$ independently.

Statement II : Manganate ion is paramagnetic in nature and involves $$\mathrm{p}\pi -\mathrm{p}\pi$$ bonding.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.