which transition metal of 3d series has positive Eo (M2+/M) value and why??

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Copper is the metal of 3d series which has positive value of  E(M2+/M). The electrode potential values depend upon the Enthalpy of atomization , ionization enthalpy and heat of hydration. 
Copper has a high heat of atomization and low heats of hydration and more energy is required to Cu to Cu2+ and therefore E0 value for copper is positive, E0(Cu2+/Cu)=+0.34V
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copper because the sum of enthalpy of atomisation and ionisation enthalpy of copper is not compensated/balanced by its negative hydration enthalpy. 
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