The hydrolysis of groundnut oil by potassium hydroxide is known as
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The correct answer is "saponification."
Saponification is a chemical reaction that occurs when a fat or oil is hydrolyzed with a strong base, such as potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH), to form soap and glycerol. In the case of groundnut oil, when it reacts with potassium hydroxide, it breaks down into soap (potassium salt of fatty acids) and glycerol. The soap produced is water-soluble and can be used for cleaning or as a surfactant.