A carbon–oxygen double bond within a sugar molecule absorbs electromagnetic radiation at a frequency of 6.0 x 10¹² s^-1. What portion of the electromagnetic spectrum does this represent?

• A. Radio Waves
• B. Micowave
• C. Infrared
• D. Green Light
• E. Gamma Ray

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given frequency of the electromagnetic radiation, which is 6.0 x 10^12 s^-1.
2. Recall the general range of frequencies for different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. For example, infrared radiation typically ranges from about 3 x 10^11 to 4 x 10^14 Hz.
3. Compare the given frequency to the known frequency ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. The frequency 6.0 x 10^12 s^-1 falls within the range of infrared radiation.
4. Understand that the electromagnetic spectrum is divided into regions based on frequency and wavelength, with infrared being one of these regions.
5. Conclude that the carbon–oxygen double bond within the sugar molecule absorbs electromagnetic radiation in the infrared portion of the spectrum.