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Chlorine gas is added to drinking water supplies to kill bacteria.what is the balance chemical reaction with state symbols for the this reaction
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Cl2 + H2O -> HCl + HOCl
where:
- Cl2 = chlorine gas
- H2O = water
- HCl = hydrochloric acid
- HOCl = hypochlorous acid
Note: The above reaction is a simplified representation of the chemical process that occurs when chlorine gas is added to water. The actual reaction may involve multiple steps and intermediates.