The chairman of the company was very sympathetic .... his staff
Explanation
Explanation:
The correct preposition to use with "sympathetic" when referring to people is "to."
"Sympathetic to someone" means showing understanding, compassion, or concern for them.
Why the other options are incorrect:
B. at – incorrect; not used with "sympathetic."
C. for – "sympathetic for" is sometimes used, but usually with a situation rather than people (e.g., "sympathetic for their loss").
D. from – doesn't fit at all with "sympathetic."
E. on – not a correct preposition in this context.