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Why is the `E^(ϴ)` value for the `Mn^(3+)//Mn^(2+)` couple much more positive than that for `Cr^(3+)//Cr^(2+)" or "Fe^(3+)//Fe^(2+)` ? Exaplain.

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Much larger third ionisation energy of `Mn` (change from 3d^(5) to 3d^(4)`) is responsible for this. This also explains why the `+3` state of `Mn` is of little importance
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