In the extraction of aluminium, bauxite is dissolved in cryolite because

  • A

    It acts as a solvent

  • B

    It reduces melting point of aluminium oxide

  • C

    It increases the resistance of aluminium oxide

  • D

    Bauxite becomes active

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