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Responses are predetermined. I apologies my response must be limited. There are no right or wrong answers as was stated.

Therefor the equation H2O + HCl <=> H3O+ + Cl- has no function in the principles of organic chemistry.

There are no right or wrong answers as was stated. At no point dose the word compound appear in the the Question. I apologies my response must be limited.

The responses to the following question are to act as the control group for a blind study on an outside forum regarding the willingness to understand the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Note: Only novice or lay chemists are asked to respond. If you have or are studying for any academic accreditation please do not post a reply to this thread. If you see this question or equation being discussed on an outside forum please do not participate, that is the study group. Question: Explain the organic chemistry principle and function of H2O + HCl <=> H3O+ + Cl- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a comprehension question there is no right or wrong answer.