772. Alumina, silica, lime and iron oxide are the basic raw material for the manufacture of portland cement. The component of Portland cement which first hardens is
A. 5CaO . 3 Al2O₃
B. 3CaO . Al2O₃
C. 3CaO . SiO₂
D. 2CaO . SiO₂
✅ The correct answer is option A.