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The compound `AgF_(2)` is an unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a strong oxidising agent. Why?

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The oxidation state of Ag in `AgF_(2)` is +2. But, +2 is an unstable oxidation state of Ag. Therefore, whenever `AgF_(2)` 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, `AgF_(2)` acts as a very strong oxidizing agent.
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