The function of fluorspar in the electrolytic reduction of alumina dissolved in fused cryolite $(N{a_3}Al{F_6})$ is

  • [IIT 1993]
  • A

    As a catalyst

  • B

    To lower the temperature of the melt and to make the fused mixture very conducting

  • C

    To decrease the rate of oxidation of carbon at the anode

  • D

    None of the above

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