Consider the reaction of $\text{2-methylcyclohexanone}$ with $\text{LDA}$ at $-78^{\circ }\text{C}$ followed by treatment with ${\text{CH}}_3\text{I}$. Which of the following statements correctly describes the major product?

1. A.The product is $\text{2,2-dimethylcyclohexanone}$.
2. B.The product is $\text{2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone}$ (kinetic product).
3. C.The product is $\text{2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone}$ (thermodynamic product).
4. D.The reaction yields a mixture of $\text{2,2-dimethyl}$ and $\text{2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone}$ in equal amounts.