If $P(A) = 2/3$, $P(B) = 1/2$ and ${\rm{ }}P(A \cup B) = 5/6$ then events $A$ and $B$ are

  • A

    Mutually exclusive

  • B

    Independent as well as mutually exhaustive

  • C

    Independent

  • D

    Dependent only on $A$

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