Compounds found in which of the following products are removed from closest to the top of the fractional distillation tower used in the refining of petroleum?
A) asphalt
B) lubricating oil
C) fuel oil
D) gasoline

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Gasoline is removed from the top of the fractional distillation tower because it is composed of lighter hydrocarbons with lower boiling points compared to the heavier compounds like asphalt, lubricating oil, and fuel oil.

Compounds Found in Which of the Following Products Are Removed