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Cuyolite and fluorspar are mixed with `Al_(2)O_(3)` during electrolysis for extraction of aluminium to

A

`Al_(2)O_(3)+Na_(3)AlF_(6)+CaF_(2)`

B

`Al_(2)O_(3)+KF+Na_(3)AlF_(6)`

C

`Al_(2)O_(3)+HF+NaAlF_(4)`

D

`Al_(2)O_(3)+CaF_(2)+NaAlF_(4)`

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A
`Al_(2)O_(3)+Na_(3)AlF_(6) ("cryolite")+CaF_(2)`
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