Why does ozone not form in high concentrations in the atmosphere above 50 km?
A)Insufficient oxygen is available.
B)Insufficient molecules exist for removal of excess energy from ozone upon its formation.
C)Light of the required wavelength is not available at those altitudes.
D)Atomic oxygen concentration is too low at high altitudes.
E)The pressure is too high.

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At altitudes above 50 km, the density of the atmosphere is very low, meaning there are insufficient molecules to stabilize newly formed ozone by removing excess energy, preventing high concentrations of ozone from forming.

Why Does Ozone Not Form in High Concentrations in the Atmosphere