Question
E° values of Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected.

Answer

Negative E° values for Mn2+ and Zn2+ are related to stabilities of half-filled and fully filled configurations, respectively. But for Ni2+, E° value is related to the highest negative enthalpy of hydration.

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