Which of the following hypothetical observations would contradict our theories about the formation and evolution of white dwarfs?
A)discovery of a white dwarf with a 1.5 Msun mass main- sequence companion
B)discovery of a white dwarf at the center of a planetary nebula
C)discovery of a white dwarf with a mass 1.5 times that of the Sun (1.5 Msun)
D)discovery of a white dwarf with a surface temperature of 6000 K

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The Chandrasekhar limit states that white dwarfs cannot exceed a mass of approximately 1.4 solar masses (Msun). A white dwarf with a mass of 1.5 Msun would contradict our current understanding of the physics governing white dwarf formation and stability.

Which of the Following Hypothetical Observations Would Contradict Our Theories