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Transition metals in their lower oxidation states behave as Lewis acids mainly because

1. they form complexes
2. they are oxidising agents
3. they donate electrons
4. they do not show catalytic properties

Correct answer: they form complexes

Solution

By accepting electron pairs from ligands, transition metal centres act as Lewis acids and form coordination complexes.

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