D and F Block Elements

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : In aqueous solutions $\mathrm{Cr}^{2+}$ is reducing while $\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}$ is oxidising in nature. Reason (R) : Extra stability to half filled electronic configuration is observed than incompletely filled electronic configuration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :