5. In an IR spectrum, the x axis represents wavenumber of the light being absorbed by bond vibrations. The wavenumber is (B) directly proportional to the frequency. (A) directly proportional to the wavelength. (C) inversely proportional to the energy of the wave. (D) None of the above.

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5. In an IR spectrum, the x axis represents wavenumber of the light being absorbed by bond vibrations.
The wavenumber is
(B) directly proportional to the frequency.
(A) directly proportional to the wavelength.
(C) inversely proportional to the energy of the wave. (D) None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:5. In an IR spectrum, the x axis represents wavenumber of the light being absorbed by bond vibrations. The wavenumber is (B) directly proportional to the frequency. (A) directly proportional to the wavelength. (C) inversely proportional to the energy of the wave. (D) None of the above.
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