On a Medicine Container, the Name of the Active Ingredient

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Multiple Choice

On a medicine container, the name of the active ingredient is followed by the symbol "•HCl." What does "•HCl" indicate?

• A) The active ingredient is a salt that is insoluble in blood plasma.
• B) The active ingredient is a hydrochloride salt.
• C) The active ingredient is a water-insoluble salt.
• D) The active ingredient is a hypochlorite salt.

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