The line $2x + 3y = 12$ meets the $x -$ axis at $A$ and the $y -$ axis at $B$ . The line through $(5, 5)$ perpendicular to $AB$ meets the $x -$ axis, $y -$ axis $\&$ the line $AB$ at $C, D, E$ respectively. If $O$ is the origin, then the area of the $OCEB$ is :

  • A

    $\frac{{20}}{3}$ sq. units

  • B

    $\frac{{23}}{3}$ sq. units

  • C

    $\frac{{26}}{3}$ sq. units

  • D

    $\frac{{5\sqrt {52} }}{9}$ sq. units

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