The compound AgF₂ is unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidising agent. Why?
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Ag+ is more stable than Ag2+ Cation due to the complete Ag+ configuration.
An oxidizing agent always tends to accept the electrons. Ag is in + 2 oxidation condition in AgF2. It is extremely volatile and therefore easily accepts electrons to achieve a more stable + 1 oxidation state.
The reaction that takes place is -
Ag2+ + e → Ag⁺
Thus, AgF2 acts as strong .oxidizing agents .
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