JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements : Statement-I: The first ionization enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Mn. Statement-II : The second and third ionization enthalpies of Cr are higher than those of Mn. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
• (2)Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.Correct
• (3)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
• (4)Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.