Phosphinoarylthiolato molybdenum and iron complexes [M{(SC6H4-2-PPh2)-κ2S,P}2(CO)2] (M = Mo, Fe): Analogous composition - Different structure

► [M{(SC6H4-2-PPh2)-κ2S,P}2(CO)2] (M = Mo, Fe) have different geometries. ► [Mo{(SC6H4-2- PPh2)-κ2S,P}2(CO)2] has a trigonal-prismatic geometry. ► [Fe{(SC6H4-2-PPh2)-κ2S,P}2(CO)2] displays a pseudo-octahedral structure. ► Geometry is a consequence of electronic and geometrical factors (DFT calculations).