The electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminum is made possible by the Hall-$H$éroult process in the presence of:

  • A
    In the presence of $NaCl$
  • B
    In the presence of fluoride
  • C
    In the presence of cryolite which lowers the melting point of the mixture
  • D
    In the presence of cryolite which raises the melting point of the mixture

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