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

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The oxidation state of Ag in AgF₂ is +2. But, +2 is an unstable oxidation state of Ag. Therefore, whenever AgF₂ is formed, silver readily accepts an electron to form Ag⁺. This helps to bring the oxidation state of Ag down from +2 to a more stable state of +1. As a result, AgF₂ acts as a very strong oxidizing agent.

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