Assertion (A) : Phenyl is used as a household germicide. Reason (R): Phenyl is a phenol derivative and phenol is an effective germicide.

(a)

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

(b)

Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true, but R is false

(d)

A is false, but R is true