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What is the role of `ZnCl_(2)` in dry cell ?

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`ZnCl_(2)` combines with the `NH_(3)` produced to form the complex salt `[Zn(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]` as otherwise the pressure developed due to `NH_(3)` would crack the seal of the cell.
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