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Q.

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

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a

The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is + 2 which is unstable

b

The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is +1 which is stable

c

The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is +1 which is unstable

d

The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is +2 which is stable

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In AgF2, 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.

Ag2++e-Ag+

 That's why AgF2 acts as a strong oxidising agent. 

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