Assertion : `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is a weaker acid than phenol but is a stronger nucleophile than phenol.
Reason : In phenol, lone pair of electrons on oxygen is directed 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.