The metal from first transition series having positive \(\rm E^0_{M^{2+}/M}\) value :

Explanation:-

Cu has positive \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}}^{\circ}\) value in 3d series.

In the first transition series, the standard electrode potential ((E0M2+/M) indicates the ease with which a metal can be reduced to its metallic form from its ion in aqueous solution. A positive value for (E⁰_M²⁺/M) means that the reduction process is favorable, and the metal is relatively less reactive compared to those with negative values.

Among the given options:

Chromium (Cr) has a negative standard reduction potential.
Vanadium (V) also has a negative value.
Copper (Cu) has a positive standard reduction potential ((E⁰_Cu²⁺/Cu = +0.34 V)), meaning it is readily reduced to its metallic state.
Nickel (Ni) has a negative standard reduction potential.

\(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}}^{\circ}\) = 0.34 V

\(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Cr}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cr}}^{\circ}\) = –0.90 V

\(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{V}^{2+} / \mathrm{V}}^{\circ}\) = –1.18 V

\(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Ni}^{2+} / \mathrm{Ni}}^{\circ}\) = = –0.25 V