JEE Main 2023 Chemistry question

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)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 correctCorrect
• (D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct