[sabre2th1]

Cl₂(g) + H₂O(l) ---> HCl (aq) + HClO (aq)

If you write the ionic equation:

Cl₂ + 2H⁺ + O^2- ---> H⁺ + Cl^- + H⁺ + Cl⁺ + O^2-

How do I progress from here?

[zed963]

(Original post by sabre2th1)
Cl₂(g) + H₂O(l) ---> HCl (aq) + HClO (aq)

If you write the ionic equation:

Cl₂ + 2H⁺ + O^2- ---> H⁺ + Cl^- + H⁺ + Cl⁺ + O^2-

How do I progress from here?

I think you need to balance the charges so that the compound is neutral.

[EierVonSatan]

I don't think you can write an ionic equation for it.