A quick question on RMS speed of gas molecules

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Homework Statement


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I chose A but the correct answer is E.(Actually I thought both of them were correct)
From the graph provided,it is clear that the turning point corresponds to the largest proportion of molecules,so is the corresponding speed = rms speed?If yes,then A must be true?
 

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