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The d-And-f-Block Elements
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The E° value for the Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Cr3+/Cr2+ or  Fe3+/Fe2+? Explain. 

Answer

Mn2+ has d5 (half filled) configuration and to convert it to Mn2+ (d-configuration) large amount of energy is required. This situation is not present in Fe2+ or Cr2+. Because of this reason E° value (which is dependent one third ionisation energy also, Mn2+ → Mn3+ + e–) is very high. It is also explain why +3 oxidation state of Mn is less important.

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