Given below are two statements :

Statement $I$ : Boron is extremely hard indicating its high lattice energy

Statement $II$ : Boron has highest melting and boiling point compared to its other group members.

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

• A

  Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct

• B

  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ is correct

• C

  Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect

• D

  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ is incorrect