23. Atomic radius in a transition series does not vary much while that of s and p-block does. Why?

Why do the transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomisation?

Why does Zr and Hf exhibit similar properties?

Why is the following electronic configuration not correct for the ground state of Mo atom? (at. no. = 42).
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d⁴ 5s².

Name a transition element which does not exhibit variable oxidation states.