$4 A l + 3 O_{2} \to 2 A l_{2} O_{3}$ In the above equation, identify the oxidising agent

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$O_{2}$ is the oxidising agent.Oxidizing agent is the substance that tends to bring about oxidation by being reduced and gaining electrons.

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