JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : In the Lanthanoids, the formation Ce⁺⁴ is favoured by its noble gas configuration. Statement (II) : Ce⁺⁴ is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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