IGNOU MCH-016 Assignment 2026-27
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Last updated by IGNOU: 10 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 13 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 28 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MCH-016 assignment front page →| Course code | MCH-016 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Inorganic Chemistry 2 |
| Programme | M.Sc. in Chemistry Programme (MSCCHEM)MSCANCHEM, MSCCHEM |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MCH-011/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Mon, 28 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MCH-016 assignment
The MCH-016 assignment covers all four course blocks, including coordination reaction mechanisms, electron transfer, bioinorganic chemistry and medical applications of metals.
It is one tutor-marked assignment with 10 compulsory questions, each divided into two five-mark parts. The total is 100 marks, with 40% needed to pass. The instructions refer to Parts A and B, but the question pages do not identify a division between them.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5 + 5 | Compare substitution pathways through their kinetic effects and assess water-exchange rates in four metal complexes. |
| Q2 | 5 + 5 | Explain base-catalysed hydrolysis, the stability of polydentate complexes and the Ray–Dutt twist mechanism. |
| Q3 | 5 + 5 | Examine dissociation and stereochemical changes in a cis complex and the effect of entering groups in square-planar substitution. |
| Q4 | 5 + 5 | Identify conditions favouring dissociative substitution in octahedral complexes and compare inversion rates in two cadmium complexes. |
| Q5 | 5 + 5 | Relate ligand reducibility to electron-transfer rates and describe the classification of metal centres in mixed-valence complexes. |
| Q6 | 5 + 5 | Discuss iron selectivity in siderophores and oxygen binding and oxidation-state changes in hemerythrin. |
| Q7 | 5 + 5 | Describe iron–sulfur proteins and compare metal coordination and electron transfer in chlorophyll and hemoglobin. |
| Q8 | 5 + 5 | Explain oxygen evolution in Photosystem II, the active site of carboxypeptidase A and proton transfer in carbonic anhydrase. |
| Q9 | 5 + 5 | Discuss how metal complexes probe nucleic acid conformations and react with polynucleotides. |
| Q10 | 5 + 5 | Compare hypernatremia and hypokalemia, identify diseases associated with zinc deficiency and discuss metals in MRI. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt every question and submit the complete assignment, including Parts A and B.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, address, course code and title, assignment number, study centre and date.
- Write on foolscap-size paper that is not very thin, leaving 4 cm margins on the left, top and bottom.
- Keep your answers precise.
- Submit the answer sheets to your study centre by the due date; late sheets will not be accepted.
- Keep a copy of your answer sheets, as the booklet recommends.
- Submit the assignment before filling in the examination form. If you fail it or do not submit it by June 2027, obtain the assignment valid from July 2027.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE); 31 October 2026 (December TEE). Dates differ by exam session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MCH-016 assignment for 2026–27?
It is a tutor-marked assignment for Inorganic Chemistry 2, covering all four course blocks and carrying 100 marks.
What is the assignment code for MCH-016?
The booklet prints the assignment code as MCH-011/TMA/2026-2027.
How much weightage does the MCH-016 assignment carry?
It carries 30% weightage for continuous evaluation.
What are the MCH-016 submission dates?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June TEE and 31 October 2026 for the December TEE. Dates differ by exam session.
How many marks are needed to pass the assignment?
The booklet states that 40% of the 100 marks are needed to pass.
Where should I submit the MCH-016 assignment?
Submit the complete answer sheets to your study centre by the applicable due date.
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