During the metallurgy of aluminium,bauxite is dissolved in cryolite $(Na_3AlF_6)$ because:

  • A
    Bauxite is a non-electrolyte.
  • B
    Cryolite acts as a flux.
  • C
    Cryolite lowers the melting point of the mixture and increases electrical conductivity.
  • D
    All of the above are correct.

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