The structures of the compounds [Rh(bpy)2(py)(Cl)](ClO4 )2 (2 (ClO4 )2) and [Rh(phen)2(py)- (Cl)](ClO4 )2 (7 -(ClO4 )2) were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes show a six-coordinate rhodium atom with two bpy or phen ligands in the cis configuration. The Rh-Cl distances are 2.334(3) and 2.323(2) Å, respectively. The bond angles N-Rh-Cl formed with the axially-positioned nitrogen atom are 174.4(2) and 173.8(2)°. The oxidation of aquo complexes, prepared from the corresponding rhodium chloride complexes, by two equivalents of Ce(IV) in 60% HCIO4 solution yields the corresponding mono-oxo products. All complexes have been identified and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, and 1H NMR data