Amongst the following,the lowest degree of paramagnetism per mole of the compound at $298 \ K$ will be shown by:

Why are the $E^o$ values for $Mn^{2+}/Mn$,$Zn^{2+}/Zn$,and $Ni^{2+}/Ni$ more negative than expected? The table below provides the values:
| $E^o_{Mn^{2+}/Mn}$ | $E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}$ | $E^o_{Ni^{2+}/Ni}$ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| $-1.18 \ V$ | $-0.76 \ V$ | $-0.25 \ V$ |

Highest $(+7)$ oxidation state is shown by

The hardness of interstitial compounds is comparable to which of the following?

The electronic configuration of $Pt$ (atomic number $78$) is $...$

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Ferromagnetism is considered as an extreme form of paramagnetism.
Statement $II$: The number of unpaired electrons in a $Cr^{2+}$ ion $(Z=24)$ is the same as that of a $Nd^{3+}$ ion $(Z=60)$.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below: