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The compound AgF2 is unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidising agent. Why ?

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Ag in AgF2 has +2 oxidation state which is an unstable oxidation state of Ag.

When AgF2 is formed, silver accepts an electron to form Ag+.

Hence, silver is reduced and AgF2 acts as a very strong oxidizing agent.

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