Absorption of _______ radiation results in vibrational excitation of the bonds in a compound.

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Infrared (IR) radiation is absorbed by compounds, resulting in the excitation of vibrational bonds between atoms. This leads to the stretching, bending, or twisting of chemical bonds, providing information about the functional groups and structural orientation of molecules. UV radiation has enough energy to cause electronic transitions in compounds, while microwaves, visible light, and X-rays have different effects on matter.

Absorption of _______ Radiation Results in Vibrational Excitation of the Bonds