Structural Consequences of S → Se Substitution in some Symmetrical [M(S2CNR2)3] Complexes

The consequences of replacement of the symmetrically chelate ligands in [M(E2CNR2)3] (E = S, Se) complexes of potential 32 symmetry by analogous mixed S,Se unsymmetrical chelates are explored for both small (M = Co) and large (M = In) metal atoms, and R = primary (Et) and secondary (iPr) alkyl substituents by way of low-temperature single crystal X-ray studies of [(Co(SSeCNEt2)3] ([Co(Se2CNEt2)3] also determined as datum), and [In(SSeCNR2)3], R = Et, iPr. The structure of [(iPr2N·CS·Se)2] is also recorded.