Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

Which of the following statements regarding reaction rates and equilibrium is NOT true?

A) For a reaction to attain equilibrium,reactants and products must remain in contact with each other.
B) The rate of the forward reaction is at its maximum when the reactants are first mixed.
C) The rate of the reverse reaction is at its maximum when the reactants are first mixed.
D) The rate of the forward reaction decreases as the system approaches equilibrium.
E) The rate of the reverse reaction increases as the system approaches equilibrium.