Why can there be no breaks in the thin-layer surface of a tlc plate?

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Why can there be no breaks in the thin-layer surface of a tlc plate?

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Answer: The reason is that the plate will be immersed in the eluting solvent to effect the separation

Step-by-step explanation:

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