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The compound AgF(2) is an unstable compo...

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

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Compounds in which elements are in higher oxidation states are unstable. So, they act as oxidizing agents. Here, Ag in `AgF_(2)` is in unstable + 2 oxidation states.
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