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Q.

Assertion:  SN2 reaction of an optically active aryl halide with an aquions solution of KOH always gives an alcohol with opposite sign of rotation at normal conditions
Reason:  SN2 reaction of an optically active compound always proceed through retention configuration

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a

Both A & R correct but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion

b

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect 

c

Both A & R correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

d

Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect

answer is B.

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