In the reaction Zn + Cu^2+ -> Zn^2+ + Cu, the oxidising agent is

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In the reaction $Zn + Cu X^{2 +} Zn X^{2 +} + Cu$ , the oxidising agent is

The oxidising agent is the species that is reduced.

Cu X^{2 +}

gains 2 electrons to form

Cu

, so it is the oxidant, while

Zn

loses electrons and is the reductant. The answer is

Cu X^{2 +}