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The components of a liquid hydrocarbon should have significantly different boiling points to be effectively separated by fractional distillation. Ideally, the boiling point differences should be at least 25-30 degrees Celsius to allow for efficient separation during the distillation process. Additionally, the components should ideally be non-volatile and have similar chemical properties to prevent overlapping during separation.

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