Chlorine + Water → Hydrochloric acid + Hypochlorous acid
This reaction is a disproportionation reaction, where chlorine is both oxidized and reduced. Here's a more detailed explanation:
* Chlorine (Cl₂) is a diatomic element.
* Water (H₂O) is a compound.
* Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an acid formed by the combination of hydrogen and chlorine.
* Hypochlorous acid (HClO) is a weak acid that is a powerful oxidizing agent.
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:
Cl₂ + H₂O → HCl + HClO
