Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: $o$-Phenylenediamine can be synthesized from $o$-xylene using simpler reagents in the order: $i)$ Acidic $KMnO_4$, $ii)$ Ammonia, $iii)$ Bromine and alkali.
Statement $II$: Aniline can be converted into benzene using reagents in the order: $(i)$ Bromine-$H_2O$, $(ii)$ $NaNO_2 / HCl$ $(0-5^{\circ} C)$, $(iii)$ aq. $H_3PO_2$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false
• B
  Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
• C
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
• D
  Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true