d- and f-Block · Enthalpy of atomisation

Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : Presence of large number of unpaired electrons in transition metal atoms results in higher enthalpies of their atomisation.

Statement-II : $d_{xy} = d_{xz} = d_{yz} < d_{x^2-y^2} = d_{z^2}$ and $d_{x^2-y^2} = d_{z^2} < d_{xy} = d_{xz} = d_{yz}$ are the d-orbital splittings in $\ce{[Fe(H2O)6]^{3+}}$ and $\ce{[Ni(Cl)4]^{2-}}$ complex ions respectively.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :