C2H2 is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
C2H2 – Acetylene, Ethyne
Other names: Ethine, HC#CH, [CH(CH)]CH#CH, Vinylene, C2H2, Acetylen, Narcylen, [Note: A compressed gas used in the welding & cutting of metals.]
Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless gas dissolved in acetone under pressure ; Colorless gas with a faint, ethereal odor. [Note: Commercial grade has a garlic-like odor. Shipped under pressure dissolved in acetone.]