On a Medicine Container, the Name of the Active Ingredient

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.