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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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The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is +2 which is unstable
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The oxidation state of Ag in AgF2 is +1 which is stable
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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

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Correct option is A

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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