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In the electrolysis of alumina it is mixed with cryolite `(Na_(3)AlF_(6))` and Fluorspar `(CaF_(2))` in the ratio `20:40:20`. The function of cryolite and fluorspar is
A. To dissolve alumina
B. To increase ionization of alumina
C. To increase the fusion temperature of alumina
D. To decrease the fusion temperature of alumina and to make it good conductor of electricity.

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Cryolite and fluorospar are added to decrease the fusion temperature of alumina from 2323 to about 1140 K and to make it good conductor of electricity.

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