The electronic configuration of Einsteinium is :

(Given atomic number of Einsteinium $$=99$$)

Give below are two statements :

Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more stable down the group among transition elements unlike p-block elements.

Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen from weak acids.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The electronic configuration of $$\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{II})$$ is $$3 \mathrm{~d}^9$$ whereas that of $$\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{I})$$ is $$3 \mathrm{~d}^{10}$$. Which of the following is correct?

Iron (III) catalyses the reaction between iodide and persulphate ions, in which

A. $$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$$ oxidises the iodide ion

B. $$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$$ oxidises the persulphate ion

C. $$\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$$ reduces the iodide ion

D. $$\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$$ reduces the persulphate ion

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: