JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The number of pairs among [Ti⁴⁺, V²⁺], [V²⁺, Mn²⁺], [Mn²⁺, Fe³⁺] and [V²⁺, Cr²⁺] in which both ions are coloured is 3. Statement II: The number of pairs among [La³⁺, Yb²⁺], [Lu³⁺, Ce⁴⁺] and [Ac³⁺, Lr³⁺] ions in which both are diamagnetic is 3. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct from the options given below:

• (A)Both Statement I and Statement II are correctCorrect
• (B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• (D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct