Which of the following p-V curve represents maximum work done?

Which of the following p-V curve represents maximum work done?
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In a p-V graph, the area under the curve represents the magnitude of work done. The area is maximum for the isothermal curve extending over the largest volume change (curve (1) in the original paper).

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