the balanced equation for the reaction is as follows C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₃ --> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O stoichiometry of glucose to CO₂ is 1:6 when 1 mol of glucose reacts - 6 mol of CO₂ are formed therefore when 5.87 mol of glucose reacts - 6 x 5.87 mol = 35.22 mol therefore 35.2 mol of CO₂ is formed