Oxidising/reducing nature and magnetic properties of transition metal ions

2022 Phase 2 1 question

1. Given below are two statements: Statement I: $Cr^{2+}$ is oxidising and $Mn^{3+}$ is reducing in nature. Statement II: $Sc^{3+}$ compounds are repelled by the applied magnetic field. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: