Select the correct option based on the statements below:

Assertion (A): Phenols give o-and p-nitrophenol on nitration with conc. HNO3 and H2SO4 mixture.
Reason (R): —OH group in phenol is o-, p-directing.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Hint: -OH group is a highly activating group.

Explanation:
 

When phenols react with dil. HNO3 and H2SO4 mixture, nitration occurs at the ortho and para positions. The -OH group is an electron-donating group and, thus, ortho, para-directing group. The reaction is as follows: