During the electrolytic reduction of alumina,two auxiliary electrolytes $X$ and $Y$ are added to increase the electrical conductance and lower the melting point of the mixture. $X$ and $Y$ are:

  • A
    Cryolite and fluorspar
  • B
    Cryolite and alum
  • C
    Alum and fluorspar
  • D
    Fluorspar and bauxite

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