From the given E° values of the first row transition elements, answer the following questions: | E°(M²⁺/M) | Cr | Mn | Fe | Co | Ni | Cu | Zn | |-----------|------|------|------|------|------|-------|------| | | -0·91 | -1·18 | -0·44 | -0·28 | -0·25 | +0·34 | -0·76 | (i) Why is E°(Mn²⁺/Mn) value highly negative as compared to other elements? (ii) What is the reason for the irregularity in the above E° values? (iii) Why is E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) value exceptionally positive?

Standard Electrode Potential, Electronic Configuration of d-Block Elements, Variable Oxidation States of Transition Metals

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