If the roots of the quadratic equation $3 x^2-5 x+p=0$ are real and unequal, then which one of the following is correct?

• A

  $p=\frac{25}{12}$
• Correct answer
  B

  $p \lt \frac{25}{12}$
• C

  $p \gt \frac{25}{12}$
• D

  $p \leq \frac{25}{12}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.