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Assertion: Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic reactions.
Reason : The +R effect of OH group increases the electron density on benzene nucleus.

A

Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is correct but R is in correct

D

A is incorrect but R is correct

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