In dry cell, the electrolyte is
Paste of NH4Cl and ZnCl2
Dilute H2SO4
KOH
LiCl solution
The role of MnO2 in a dry cell is
To act as electrolyte
To act as reducing agent
To act as depolarizer
To act as oxidizing agent
The paste in dry cell is made by mixing
NH4Cl with ZnCl2 and starch
ZnSO4 and water
CaCl2 and H2O
NaCl with NH4OH