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Explain why substances with a lower boiling point are removed near the top of a petroleum fractional distillation tower.
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Explain why substances with a lower boiling point are removed near the top of a petroleum fractional distillation tower.

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The lighter components are able to rise higher in the column before they are cooled to their condensing temperature, allowing them to be removed at slightly higher levels.

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