Which of the following is the correct order of ligand field strength?

  • A
    $S^{2-} < C_2O_4^{2-} < NH_3 < en < CO$
  • B
    $S^{2-} < C_2O_4^{2-} < NH_3 < en < CO$
  • C
    $NH_3 < en < CO < S^{2-} < C_2O_4^{2-}$
  • D
    $S^{2-} < NH_3 < en < CO < C_2O_4^{2-}$

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