Assertion : 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its one percent solution is disinfectant.
Reason : Antiseptics are also called disinfectant .

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion .
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion .
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

C

Explanation

Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds and cuts whereas disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage systems ,etc .