NCERT Class XI Chemistry Redox Reactions Solutions

Question : 10

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The compound AgF2 is unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidising agent. Why ?

Solution:

In AgF2 oxidation state of Ag is +2 which is very unstable. Therefore, it quickly, accepts an electron to form the more stable +1 oxidation state.
Ag2++e– → Ag+
Therefore, AgF2, if formed, will act as a strong oxidising agent.

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