During the qualitative analysis of $$\mathrm{SO}_{3}^{2-}$$ using dilute $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}$$ gas is evolved which turns $$\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}$$ solution (acidified with dilute $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$$) :

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Nickel is being used as the catalyst for producing syn gas and edible fats.

Statement II : Silicon forms both electron rich and electron deficient hydrides.

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