An old sample of cinnamaldehyde analyzed by TLC and visualized with a UV lamp. Explain why the contaminant, cinnamic acid, appears below the cinnamaldehyde spot.

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An old sample of cinnamaldehyde analyzed by TLC and visualized with a UV lamp. Explain why the contaminant, cinnamic acid, appears below the cinnamaldehyde spot.

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