JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Among Zn, Mn, Sc and Cu, the energy required to remove the third valence electron is highest for Zn and lowest for Sc. Statement II: The correct order of the following complexes in terms of CFSE is [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ < [Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺ < [Co(en)₃]³⁺. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A)Both Statement I and Statement II are trueCorrect
• (B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• (C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• (D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true