Question

what is the iupac name of the compound below? 2,6 - dihydroxytoluene 1 - methyl - 2,6 - cyclohexanediol 2 - methyl - 1,3 - cyclohexanediol 2 - methyl - 3 - hydroxyphenol

Explanation:

1. First, identify the parent - ring structure. It is a cyclohexane ring with two hydroxyl groups (-OH) and one methyl group (-CH₃).
2. Number the carbon atoms of the cyclohexane ring. We start numbering from the carbon atom attached to a hydroxyl group in a way that gives the lowest possible numbers to all substituents.
3. The two hydroxyl groups are at positions 1 and 3, and the methyl group is at position 2.

Answer:

C. 2 - methyl - 1,3 - cyclohexanediol