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Assertion: C(2)H(5)OH is a weaker base t...

Assertion: `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is a weaker base than phenol but is a stronger nucleophile than phenol. (1)
Reason: In phenol the lone pair of electrons on oxygen is withdrawn towards the ring due to resonance.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason both are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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