What is the role of ZnCl2 in a dry cell ?

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What is the role of ZnCl2 in a dry cell ?

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answered Dec 11, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Mar 3, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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ZnCl2 combines with the NH3 produced to form a complex salt [Zn(NH3 )4 ]2+.

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