Prove that the second derivative has a zero

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my question is: Can I use Rolle's theorem to prove that the second derivative has a zero?

Consider a Real function of Real variable defined by $f(x)=(x+1)\cdot e^{x^2}$. Prove that the second derivative has a root.

So I did the $f ' (x)$.

$f ' (x) = e^{x^2}(2x^2 + 2x + 1)$

The $f ' (x)$ is continuous on $\mathbb R$.

$f ' (x)$ is differentiable.

$f ''(x) = (4x^3+4x^2+6x+2)\cdot e^{x^2}$

and $f ' (- \infty) = f ' (+\infty)$

So for the Rolle Theorem there is a point $c$ that belongs at $(- \infty, + \infty)$ such that $f ''(c) = 0$

is this correct?