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# max

Returns the maximum value in an observable sequence according to the specified comparer.

## Arguments

1. `[comparer]` *(`Function`)*:  Comparer used to compare elements.

## Returns

*(`Observable`)*: An observable sequence containing a single element with the maximum element in the source sequence.

## Example

### Without comparer

### With a comparer