The correct statement about and is:

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The correct statement about  and  is:

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Wait — answer key gives option (2), but the chemistry says option (1) is correct. Let me verify:

() →  (): loses 1 electron → reducing agent

V →  is easily oxidised → reducing agent

() →  (, half-filled): gains 1 electron → oxidising agent

V →  is easily reduced → oxidising agent

Correct chemistry:  = reducing agent;  = oxidising agent → Option (1)

The answer key shows option (2) which appears to be an error. The standard JEE answer is (1).

Answer: Option (1) —  is reducing,  is oxidi

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