Assertion(A): -OH group activates benzene ring at Ortho and para positions for the attack by an electrophile.
Reason(R): +M effect of -OH group increases electron density at Ortho and para positions of benzene ring
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

A is correct but R is not correct

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

A is not correct but R is correct

answer is A.

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