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By function if you mean the properties of Cl then here are a few:

1. It belongs to "halogen compounds" family.

2. Cl atom has atomic number 17 (1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5)

3. Since there is a lone electron in the outermost 'p' orbital (3p2x, 3p2y, 3p1z), it is highly reactive and combines readily with electron donor (electropositive compounds) compounds, usually hydrogen, alkali metals, alkali earth metals etc.

4. Cl- ion has a strong oxidizing property and chlorine compounds are generally employed for bleaching purposes.

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