Given below are two statements :
Statement $(I)$ : The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound is the charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electron gain enthalpy consideration from other atoms in the molecule.
Statement $(II)$ : $p\pi-p\pi$ bond formation is more prevalent in second period elements over other periods.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect
  • B
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
  • D
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct

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