Question

what is the role of oxidising agent in a reaction

Answer 1

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents. An oxidizing agent, or oxidant, gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction. ... A reducing agent is typically in one of its lower possible oxidation states, and is known as the electron donor. A reducing agent isoxidized, because it loses electrons in the redoxreaction

Answer 2

Oxidising agent gain the electron