During the electrolytic reduction of alumina,the reaction at the cathode is:

  • A
    $2H_2O \longrightarrow O_2 + 4H^+ + 4e^-$
  • B
    $3F^- \longrightarrow 3F + 3e^-$
  • C
    $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \longrightarrow Al$
  • D
    $2H^+ + 2e^- \longrightarrow H_2$

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