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In the following question, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion: [Cr(H_{2}O)_{6}]Cl_{2} and [Fe(H_{2}O)_{6}]Cl_{2}  are reducing in nature.

Reason: Unpaired electrons are present in their d-orbitals.

(i) Assertion and reason both are true, the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

(ii) Assertion and reason both are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

(iii) An assertion is true, the reason is false.

(iv) The assertion is false, the reason is true.

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Option (ii) is the correct answer.

Explanation: In both the complexes, \text {Cr and Fe} Coexist as \text {Cr}^{2+} and \text {Fe}^{2+} respectively, these both complexes become stable when oxidation of metal ion happens to  \text {Cr}^{3+} and \text {Fe}^{3+}.

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