On a container of medicine the name of the active ingredient is followed by the symbol •HCl. What does this indicate?
A) The active ingredient is highly acidic.
B) The active ingredient is present as the hydrochloride salt.
C) The active ingredient is insoluble in water.
D) The active ingredient is very susceptible to oxidation.

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The symbol •HCl indicates that the active ingredient is present as the hydrochloride salt. This is a common way of preparing certain drugs for use in medicine.

On a Container of Medicine the Name of the Active