The 'saponification value' of an oil or fat is measured in terms of

NH₄OH

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NaOH

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KOH

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C₆H₅OH

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Solution

The correct option is C
KOH

Saponification value is the number of mg of KOH required to neutralize the fatty acid resulting from the complete hydrolysis of 1gm. of oil or fat.

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