The amount of energy in infrared light corresponds to:
A) the amount of energy needed to promote one electron from a bonding to an antibonding molecular orbital
B) the amount of energy needed to fragment a molecule
C) the amount of energy needed to strip a molecule of one electron to generate a cation radical
D) the amount of energy needed to increase certain molecular motions, such as bond vibrations, in organic molecules

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Infrared light is known for its ability to cause bond vibrations in organic molecules, leading to changes in vibrational energy levels. This process requires a specific amount of energy transfer that corresponds to the infrared light wavelength. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Amount of Energy in Infrared Light Corresponds To