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Question
E0 value for Mn3+ Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Cr3-/ Cr2-.
Solution
Much larger 3rd ionisation energy of Mn (where the required change is d5 to d4) is mainly responsible for this.
Mn3+ = 
Mn2+ = 
→ Half filled (more stable)
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