Arrange the following Cobalt complexes in the order of increasing Crystal Field Stabilization Energy $(CFSE)$ value.
Complexes: $[CoF_{6}]^{3-}, [Co(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}, [Co(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}$ and $[Co(en)_{3}]^{3+}$
$A: [CoF_{6}]^{3-}, B: [Co(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}, C: [Co(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}, D: [Co(en)_{3}]^{3+}$
Choose the correct option:

  • A
    $A < B < C < D$
  • B
    $B < A < C < D$
  • C
    $B < C < D < A$
  • D
    $C < D < B < A$

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