Why is  λ max significant?    The instrument response is highest at that wavelength.   The value can indicate the observed color of solution.   The value indicates the amount of light absorbed   The value is can be used

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Why is  λ max significant? 

 
The instrument response is highest at that wavelength.
 
The value can indicate the observed color of solution.
 
The value indicates the amount of light absorbed
 
The value is can be used to identify a particular chemical.
 
The value increases as the energy of light increases.
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