In the electrolysis of alumina to obtain aluminium metal,cryolite is added mainly to

  • A
    lower the melting point of alumina
  • B
    dissolve alumina in molten cryolite
  • C
    remove the impurities of alumina
  • D
    increase the electrical conductivity

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