One of the steps during refining of cane sugar consists of addition of hydrated lime to the sugar syrup followed by carbonation of the resulting solution. The purpose of this step is to_________________?

A. Adjust the pH of the syrup
B. Remove the coloring matter from the syrup
C. Reduce the viscosity of the syrup
D. Improve the rate of crystallisation of sugar

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