The particles which cannot be accelerated by a cyclotron or a Van de Graff generator are :

alpha particles

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beta particles

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neutrons

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protons

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Solution

The correct option is C neutrons
Neutrons are neutral in nature and hence do not get deflected or accelerated by a cyclotron or Van de Graff generator.

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