Which of these statements does NOT describe a consequence of core collapse at the end of the life of a massive star?

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The silicon core is converted to iron by fusion reactions before the core collapse, not as a consequence of it. Core collapse leads to phenomena like neutron star formation, neutrino emission, and possibly a supernova, but the conversion of silicon to iron occurs in the final stages of nuclear fusion before the collapse.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe a Consequence of Core