The correct IUPAC name of the following structure is :

1,3-dimethyl benzenol

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2,6-dimethyl benzenol

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1-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl benzene

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1-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl benzene

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Solution

The correct option is B 2,6-dimethyl benzenol
Alcohol group has a priority over alkyl substituents.
Suffix of alcohol group is (-ol)
Ring is taken as the parent chain.

2,6-dimethyl benzenol is the correct IUPAC name

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