NEET2024Chemistry-Electrochemistry

NEET 2024 Chemistry Standard Electrode Potentials MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The E° value for the Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺ couple is more positive than that of Cr³⁺/Cr²⁺ or Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ due to change of

A

d⁴ to d⁵ configuration

B

d³ to d⁵ configuration

C

d⁵ to d⁴ configuration

D

d⁵ to d² configuration

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺ couple has a more positive E° value due to the stability of the half-filled d⁵ configuration.

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