[r9etb]

Indeed, though it also would not be difinitive.

I would have to argue otherwise. While may not represent be the exact process, it clearly demonstrates that such processes are possible.

[Sopater]

While may not represent be the exact process, it clearly demonstrates that such processes are possible.

Yes it would, but would not by any means rule out all other possibilities. Including possiblities that would perhaps be even better demonstrated through natural processes, but not yet considered. Hence, it would not be "difinitive". I do however concede that it would be huge. ;-)

[who_would_fardels_bear]

My ... admittedly limited ... understanding is that Haldane's theory turned out to be faulty because whatever complex molecules would have been created would have quickly disintegrated in the 'soup'.

There were later theories involving clay matrices where complex molecules could form and link together before being reduced.

My understanding is that the microscopic holes through which the sulfur compounds are jetted are a key ingredient in the first steps of abiogenesis.

They may act in a similar way to that proposed for clay matrices: a place for partial compounds to adhere to until the molecules are developed and stable enough to survive the 'soup'.