The compound $A g F_{2}$ is unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidising agent. Why ?

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Solution

$A g$ in $A g F_{2}$ has +2 oxidation state which is an unstable oxidation state of $A g$ .

When $A g F_{2}$ is formed, silver accepts an electron to form $A g^{+}$ .

Hence, silver is reduced and $A g F_{2}$ acts as a very strong oxidizing agent.

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