Solution:
The balanced chemical equation:
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(g) + 3CO2(g)
According to the equation above: n(Fe2O3) = n(CO)/3
n(CO) = 3 × n(Fe2O3) = 3 × 3.24 mol = 9.72 mol
n(CO) = 9.72 mol
Answer: 9.72 moles of carbon monoxide (CO) would be required.