Is the following alkane incorrectly named? If yes, what is its correct name? Explain.

• A. It is correctly named because it takes into account the correct prefix and position of the substituents, as well as the correct name of the parent chain.
• B. It is incorrectly named because it does not include the prefix of the substituents. Its correct name is 3,3-dimethylhexane.
• C. It is incorrectly named because the substituents are assigned the wrong position. Its correct name is 2,2-methylhexane.
• D. It is incorrectly named because it provided the wrong name of the parent chain. Its correct name is 3,3-methylheptane.

Answer: (B)