Neutron stars are believed to be created primarily by
A) explosions in main-sequence stars.
B) Type Ia supernovae (explosions in white dwarfs).
C) Type II supernovae (explosions in high-mass stars).
D) supernovae of either Type Ia or Type II.

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Neutron stars are formed by the gravitational collapse of the iron core of a high-mass star during a Type II supernova explosion.

Neutron Stars Are Believed to Be Created Primarily by