Theoretical characterisation of the SSO, cyclic SOS and SOS isomers

Abstract

The SSO, cyclic SOS and open SOS isomers have been investigated, employing the CCSD(T) methodology and the cc-pV(X + d)Z X = 3, 4, 5, 6 basis sets. The anharmonic force fields have been calculated to predict the fundamental vibrational frequencies, rotational constants, vibration-rotation corrections, anharmonic corrections to zero-point energies, and structural parameters. At the CCSD(T)/CBS limit and including corrections for scalar relativistic effects, complete quadruple excitations, spin-orbit and core-valence correlation effects, the estimated enthalpies of formation are −13.9 ± 1, 32.1 ± 1, and −51.2 ± 1 kcal/mol, for SSO, cyclic-SOS and open-SOS, respectively. Finally, it was found that the asymmetric SO stretch of the open and cyclic SOS isomers are located in a nearly identical position and it is likely that SOS also maybe present in the surface of Io.