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

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  • 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

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