What kind of star is most likely to become a white-dwarf supernova?
A)an O star
B)a star like our Sun
C)a binary M star
D)a white dwarf star with a red giant binary companion
E)a pulsar

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A white dwarf star with a red giant binary companion is most likely to become a white-dwarf supernova. This occurs when the white dwarf accretes material from its companion until it reaches the Chandrasekhar limit and undergoes a catastrophic explosion.

What Kind of Star Is Most Likely to Become a White-Dwarf