Question

Assign oxidation numbers to each individual element in the following reaction and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.

2 Zn S + 3 O2 -> 2 S O2 + 2 Zn O
Ox#: Zn=+2 S=-2 O=-2 -> S=+2 O=-2 Zn=+2 O=2

Is that correct?
I'm not sure how to identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.

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