BCHCT-137 IGNOU Handwritten Assignment 2026-27

Block-1: d and f Block Elements

Comprehensive coverage of the properties, electronic configurations and chemical behaviour of d and f block elements, including transition metals and lanthanides/actinides.

• Electronic structure and crystal field theory
• Oxidation states and complex formation
• Industrial and environmental significance

Block-2: Coordination Chemistry

In-depth study of ligand types, coordination numbers, isomerism, and spectroscopic methods for characterising coordination complexes.

• Ligand classification and chelation
• Geometric and optical isomerism
• Spectrochemical series and ligand field theory

Block-3: States of Matter

Exploration of the physical properties, phase transitions, and thermodynamic principles governing solids, liquids, gases and plasma.

• Equation of state and ideal gas law
• Phase diagrams and critical points
• Statistical mechanics of gases

Block-4: Chemical Kinetics

Analysis of reaction rates, mechanisms, and the role of catalysts, with emphasis on temperature dependence and rate laws.

• Rate laws and molecularity
• Activation energy and Arrhenius equation
• Catalysis and enzyme kinetics

FAQs

Q: How many pages will the handwritten assignment contain?

A: The assignment spans 80 GSM ruled A4 sheets, each meticulously written by experienced academic scribes.

Q: In which language will the content be delivered?

A: The material is available in both English and Hindi as per IGNOU requirements.