Chemistry
M2O is the oxide of a metal 'M' which is the above hydrogen in the activity series. M2O when dissolved in water forms the corresponding hydroxide which is a good conductor of electricity.
(i) State the reaction taking place at the cathode.
(ii) Name the product at the anode.
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