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Why is it technically inaccurate to say that the decrease in reactivity of halogens is due to decreasing electronegativity?

I came across the following information in this post. Below the infographic there is a paragraph with a disclaimer: As another disclaimer, the reactivity of the halogens decreasing down the group ...
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How can I relate the reactivity series to electronegativity and ionization energy?

I am trying to figure out how the reactivity series comes about. My understanding is that elements with a higher electronegativity will be more reactive than elements with a lower electronegativity, ...
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