Three complexes,$[CoCl(NH_3)_5]^{2+} (I)$,$[Co(NH_3)_5H_2O]^{3+} (II)$ and $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} (III)$ absorb light in the visible region. The correct order of the wavelength of light absorbed by them is

  • A
    $II > I > III$
  • B
    $III > II > I$
  • C
    $I > II > III$
  • D
    $III > I > II$

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