Name one compound which is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by using the chemical effect of electric current.

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$H_{2} O$ (Water)

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Name one compound which is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by using the chemical effect of electric current.

H2O (Water)

$H_{2} O$ (Water)