ASSERTION – C2H5OH is a weaker base than phenol but the stronger nucleophile then phenol
REASON - in phenol lone pair of electrons on oxygen is withdrawn towards the ring due to resonance
a). Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b). Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c). Assertion is true but reason is false.
d). Both assertion and reason are false.