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The reactions of [RuHCl(CO)(B)(EPh 3 ) 2 ] (B = EPh 3 or Py; E = P or As) and Schiff bases in 1:1 molar ratio led to the formation of [RuCl(CO)(EPh 3 )(B)(L)] (E = P or As; B = PPh 3 , AsPh 3 or Py; L = Schiff base ligand). The new complexes have been characterized by analytical and spectroscopic (IR, electronic and 1 H NMR) data. They have been assigned an octahedral structure. The new complexes were found to catalyse the transfer hydrogenation of ketones.