The central star in a planetary nebula
A)is a main-sequence star.
B)is a pre-main-sequence protostar.
C)is a neutron star.
D)will become a white dwarf.

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The central star in a planetary nebula will become a white dwarf. As the star evolves, it sheds its outer layers, creating the planetary nebula, and eventually, it will no longer have enough mass to fuse hydrogen into helium, causing it to cool down and become a white dwarf.

The Central Star in a Planetary Nebula