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HClO or HOCl

NB Chlorine has the ability to DISPROPORTIONATE in water. That a molecile of chlorine (Cl2) simultaneously oxidises and reduces.

Cl2 = Cl^(+) + Cl^(-)

When dissolved in water

H2O + Cl2 = HCl + HClO

That is it forms hydrochloric acid (HCl) & Hypochlorous Acid (HClO).

This characteristic is used by water treatment plants to ensure there is no harmful bacteria left in the water; it acts as a bacteriocide.

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