What is the difference between Cl2 and 2Cl?

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Cl’ represents one chlorine atom. It is found in nature in diatomic form as a molecule I.E. ,Cl2. 2Cl represents two chlorine atoms as chloride ions ready to take part in a reaction.Thus,this is the difference between 2Cl and Cl2.Ok!!

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