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

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The oxidation state of Ag in ${AgF}_{2}$ is + 2 which is unstable

The oxidation state of Ag in ${AgF}_{2}$ is +1 which is stable

The oxidation state of Ag in Ag $F_{2}$ is +1 which is unstable

The oxidation state of Ag in ${AgF}_{2}$ is +2 which is stable

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In ${AgF}_{2}$ , Ag is in +2 oxidation state. For Ag, this oxidation state is highly unstable so it readily accepts an electron to attain +1 oxidation state which is more stable.

${Ag}^{2 +} + e^{-} ⟶ {Ag}^{+}$

$That's why {AgF}_{2} acts as a strong oxidising agent.$

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