The most commonly used chemicals in the artificial rainmaking or cloud seeding are

A Silver Iodide (AgI)
B Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
C Dry Ice (Frozen CO2)
D All of the above

Correct Answer: Silver Iodide (AgI)

The technology sprays particles of salts like silver iodide and chloride on clouds using a special aircraft, rockets or from dispersion devices located on the ground. The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) and Liquid propane.
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