
- A$1$ and $3$
- B$2$ and $4$
- ✓$1$ and $2$
- D$1$ and $4$

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Statement $II :$ As the size of the elements $\mathrm{F}, \mathrm{Cl}, \mathrm{Br}, \mathrm{I}$ increases down the group, the bond strength of $\mathrm{HF}$, HCl, HBr and HI decreases and so the acid strength increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Statement $(I)$ : In the Lanthanoids, the formation of $\mathrm{Ce}^{+4}$ is favoured by its noble gas configuration.
Statement $(II)$ : $\mathrm{Ce}^{+4}$ 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: