The Ru atom in the title compound, [RuCl(CH3CN){P(C6 H-5)(3)}(2){C6H4(NH)(2
)}]PF6. 0.25H(2)O, has a six-coordinate octahedral geometry, with a trans a
rrangement of the triphenylphosphine groups. The asymmetric unit contains t
wo complex molecules and a partially occupied water site. Principal dimensi
ons include Ru-N 1.958 (4)-2.044 (5), Ru-P 2.3897 (16)-2.4092 (15), and Ru-
Cl 2.4280 (15) and 2.4295 (16) Angstrom.