Which alloy exhibits the property of shape memory?

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Fusion of $MnO_2$ with $KOH$ and an oxidising agent gives dark green $K_2MnO_4$.
Statement $II$: Manganate ion on electrolytic oxidation in alkaline medium gives permanganate ion.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Write about the utility of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds. Or describe the following uses of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds: $(i)$ In iron/steel $(ii)$ As pigments $(iii)$ In batteries $(iv)$ In coinage $(v)$ As catalysts.

Write a note on oxides and oxoanions of transition elements.

Identify the factor responsible for the colour of transition metal compounds.

$A$ group of acidic oxides is