Draw the structure of 2, 6-Dimethylphenol.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

First we draw the structure of phenol and number all the carbon atoms.

Now, given, on the 2^nd and 6^th carbon atom, there are methyl substituents. So from the –OH group as numbered, we place the 2 –CH₃ groups on the 2^nd and 6^th carbon atom.