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Why would Rb8 force Qf5?
The solution given by lichess nets you a rook, I don't see a way to take the black queen
To block the attack from Queen on c2 is what I thought.
As Joe said, the problem is that these moves are not forced. After Rb8 black has a few options to play, like moving the rook out of the danger. And in case white follows with Qc2+, black can also defend with either Qg6 or g6 and keep the queen safe or exchange. The puzzle solution in this case is a double attack that wins material for white regardless black's response.