Cl2+H2O→HCl+HOCl\mathrm{Cl}_{2} + \mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O} \to \mathrm{HCl} + \mathrm{HOCl}Cl2+H2O→HCl+HOCl
The two compounds in the product end are acidic and hence, their mixture is acidic. Hence, the pH is < 7
