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The compound `AgF_2` is unstable. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxiding agent. Why?

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The O.N of silver is +2 in `AgF_2` which is quit unstable. It readily accepts an electron to form stable +1 state. Hence good o0XIdising agent.
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