The orange colour of $$\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$$ and purple colour of $$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$$ is due to

The coordination geometry around the manganese in decacarbonyldimanganese $$(0)$$ is

Reduction potential of ions are given below:

$$\begin{array}{ccc} \mathrm{ClO}_4^{-} & \mathrm{IO}_4^{-} & \mathrm{BrO}_4^{-} \\ \mathrm{E}^{\circ}=1.19 \mathrm{~V} & \mathrm{E}^{\circ}=1.65 \mathrm{~V} & \mathrm{E}^{\circ}=1.74 \mathrm{~V} \end{array}$$

The correct order of their oxidising power is :

Given below are two statements:

Statement - I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the elements gradually increases from group 1 to group 18 .

Statement - II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 elements is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below: