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Why `E^(-)` values for Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected?

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Negative values of `Mn^(2+)` and `Zn^(2+)` are related to stabilities of half-filled and completely filled configuration respectively. But for `Ni^(2+)`, `E^(@)` value is related to the highest negative enthalpy of hydration
Hence, `E^(Theta)` values for Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected.
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