Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The lime in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate
B. The silica in excess makes the cement stronger but its setting time also increases
C. The excess amount of alumina weakens the cement
D. All the above
Answer: Option D
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