The separation of Lanthanides by ion exchange method is based on:

basicity of the hydroxides

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size of the ions

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the solubility of their nitrates

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oxidation state of the ion.

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The correct option is B size of the ions
The separation of Lanthanoids by ion-exchange method is based on the size of the ions.

Separation can also be attained by size exclusion or gel permeation chromatography.

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